Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Prototype has been completed and is set up at our sponsor's lab for testing.
First tests with actual specimens are scheduled for Wednesday but may be rescheduled if our sponsor can not install a newer version of MATLAB on their computers.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
All fabrication and wiring of electronics have been completed.
Programming of the system has been completed.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Prepare for the poster session. (all)
Complete the check list and clean the work area. (all)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor requested we find a work around for using serial communication in their version of MATLAB (serial communication is not supported on their version). We called Mathworks which informed us that serial communication is only supported on MATLAB 2009a and later for MAC OS.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Advised us to consult Steve Roberts on implementing cable connectors to improve wiring and set up of the system. With the help of Steve Roberts we incorporated a more durable cable and cable connectors into our system. (May 30 2012)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Risks and Areas of Concern
None
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None
Schedule
Provide sponsor with all deliverables.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $328.84
Remaining: $671.16
Progress on Report and Webpage
The final draft of the report and webpage are nearly complete, final revisions will be made by the group as a whole on Thursday or Friday.
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