156B Week 7

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Design of sled and tube are finalized. Blade mounts have been welded together and the blades have been cut to proper dimensions. Testing will begin next week to make sure the sled can withstand forces. Designs for segmented anodes have been finalized.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Blade mounts have been milled to proper dimensions and have been welded together.

  • The blades have been cut to proper dimensions.

  • Tubes for the anode housing have been cut and the door has been cut out of the tube.

  • Scheduled water testing with sponsors for 5/25 (tentative)

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Weld the blades to the tube, and weld the blades to the blade mounts. (Mark)

  • Buy testing tarp, stainless steel U-hooks, steel rods, and Delrin rods. (Kyle)

  • Mill Delrin bearings to size and fit into the steel tubes. (Jeff and Ernest)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • 5/11 Sponsors came to campus and saw the sled frame and approved of our progress. They mentioned to cut notches in the blades for the velcro straps and so the wires can travel from the fabric to the electronics package. They also reminded us to build a camera mount on the sled for their GoPro camera.

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • None

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • None

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Need to find an appropriate spot to perform dry test runs.

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • None

Schedule

• • Place orders for last remaining parts.

  • Finish welding the blades to the tubes.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Same as last week.

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Uploaded CAD files to the website.

  • Updated the multimedia page with pictures of fabrication process.