Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finalized list of feasible brakes, waiting for more information from vendors and feedback from sponsor
Rest of parts list has been finalized, orders will be going out soon
CAD of design is being worked on
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed design proposal presentations
Attempted to contact electromagnetic brake vendors for pricing and more accurate specs
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Working Model simulation to represent wave motion (Ky)
Obtain more information about brakes, expedite shipping, and finalize brake to order (Zhan)
Work on control algorithm and implementation of sensors (Chris)
Complete SolidWorks CAD and analysis of system (Derrick)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor had time conflicts and was unable to meet this week
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
4/16/12 in person
Shearing on braking surface/collar
Better representation of system
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
4/16/12 in person after presentation
Student asked about 1DOF system vs 2DOF system
1DOF control is sufficient to show that control system will work in 2D
Risks and Areas of Concern
Shipping time of brakes
Leaves insufficient time for testing
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Information on brakes from manufacturers
Manufacturers have been unresponsive to repeated phone calls and emails
Schedule
Order hardware
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
0$ spent
4000$ remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Background, Review of Existing Solution, Requirements, and Deliverables have been revised
First draft of Impact on Society is completed
Posted information about brakes on website