Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
New system and system components are currently being researched and developed.
Several microprocessors have been proposed and presented to Sponsor
Sponsor has decided that the Arduino Mega best fits the project requirement / his objective
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Concluded on using Arduino Mega as the central processing system
Determined photodiodes are the sensors to utilize to sense outdoor light intensity
Goals for Next Week
Design new testing apparatus – Jeff H.
Contact Fiscal Manager to order parts on Bill of Materials – Tyler C.
Develop testing code on Arduino Environment – Andy C.
Look into solar panels and battery feasible to power entire system – Victor F.
Model system enclosure/housing on Solidworks – Charlie N.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Sponsor Comments
Find stand-alone device that works outdoors (solar panel and battery powered)
Device should have scan frequency > 100Hz when connected to > 8 light intensity sensors
System must be adequate to collect data for long time intervals (>12 hours)
Prefer a compact system size with more sensors for precision
Actions Taken
· Researched into different dataloggers and microprocessors (Arduino) capable of delivering the Sponsor’s requirements
· Presented viable ideas to sponsor
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Instructor Comments
Perform analysis of sensor precision, system precision, and frequency range
Actions Taken
· Met with Mr. Steve Roberts to discuss noise, uncertainty, and error in measurements and concluded that error will not be a factor in the measurements.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Determine the appropriate frequency range (mainly the maximum frequency) to yield best results
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Measurements from testing new apparatus
Schedule
“Milestone (1): Complete purchasing parts” will be the upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent: $0.00
Amount Available: $2000.00
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated and completed