156B Week 2

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

• • We are developing our initial design for the prototype.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Completed the individual component analysis.

  • Orders for the Arduino, motor driver, accelerometer, motor and encoder have been placed.

  • Various prototype designs are being considered.

  • CAD model for initial design

Goals for Next Week.

• • Complete Report Draft

    • Background: Shannon 

    • Review of Existing Solutions: Mark

    • Statement of Requirements: Chris

    • Deliverables/Impact on Society: Roque

  • Develop our Design Proposal

    • Presentation: All

    • SolidWorks model: Chris

    • Design analysis: Roque, Shanon, Mark

  • Research and order the remaining components, i.e. bearings, building material

    • Research: All

    • Place order: Mark

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• • Did not meet with Dr. Joiner.

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• • During our last instructor meeting, Professor Tustaniwskyj requested we elaborate further on the weekly goals for the project, as well as indicate the project risks and areas of concern. 

Comments from Other Students in the Class

• • None

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • No major area of concern at this point.

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Mechanical and electrical components, i.e. motor, Arduino, accelerometer

  • Building materials, i.e. acrylic, aluminum

  • Mechanical slider carriage and rail; the benefits and feasibility of fabrication vs. purchasing of the component

Schedule

• • Design Proposal (week 3)

  • Upcoming milestones

    • Completion of prototype design (week 2)

    • Fabrication of prototype (begin week 3 if possible)

Budget

• • Spent: $142.62

  • Remaining: $857.38

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Website is has been updated, individual component analysis have been uploaded.