Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
A-frame has been machined and assembled
Pendulum axle and arm needs to be assembled
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed the frame for the mechanical structure
Progress has been made on dynamics and control algorithm
Axle, tube, weights, and raw materials for mechanical structure have been ordered
Simulation was done on bending of tube to find a tube size that won't bend under expected loading
Electronics have been ordered
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Write 2nd draft of report (all)
Create wiring diagram for electronics (Zhan)
Machine Woodruff key and bearing attachments (Ky)
Machine axle, tube, and other raw materials (Derrick)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Didn't meet with sponsor this week, but materials from McMaster were gotten from sponsors
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Instructor meeting 5/14/12:
Feedback was given on first draft of report
Discussed status of dynamics and control
Using data given by sponsors, buoy dynamics are known
Discussed status of material and brake orders
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Risks and Areas of Concern
Testing still needs to be done on brakes to get exact characteristics
100 lb swinging weight might cause structure to slide during testing
Rubber pieces can be added
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Brake characteristics from testing
Schedule
Final Build
Code and test
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $1420
Remaining: $3480
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report was edited for instructor and Yoshio comments