Week 6

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

• Created a Preliminary Final Design Model in Pro/E - Design Review at Hunter Today (2/14)

• Upone Procurement of some purchased Magnets we will test for optimization this week, and anaylze the necessary amount of coils

• Hopefully Fabrication of the Device will begin shortly

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• Completed First Draft of Report

• Completed Preliminary Final Design of Wind Clik in Pro/E

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

• Complete the Testing and Design Alterations necessary for our Final Design - Anthony, Eric A., Eric K.

  • Upon Finishing the above, create a Prototype to be 3D-Printed by Hunter - Anthony, Eric A., Eric K.

• Program the recently procured smaller microcontrollers and finalize the board layout - Isaacc

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting (2/7) and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• Update Design in Pro/E

  • Completed a Design of the Device and Components in Pro/E

Instructor Comments from Proof of Concept Presentation (2/7) and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• Possibly use Larger Shaft

  • Action = Looking into attempting this by attaching magnets to shaft

• Avoid Multiple Press Fits

  • Action = May possibly avoid using bearings

• Can use LockTite to lock shaft into Wind Vane

  • Purchased LockTite this weekend

• Analyze Magnets/Mounting of Housing

  • Began looking into magnetism and Faraday's Law, but still need to analyze mounting of device

Peer Comments from Proof of Concept Presentation (2/7)

• Use a Thicker Housing

• Avoid Press Fitting solely for Water Proofing

• Include an Electronics Block Diagram in the Presentation

• Nice Slides/Videos

• Bird Hazard

Risks and Areas of Concern

• Nothing at Risk, but we will see upon begining fabrication how things come together

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• None

Schedule

• Design Milestone: refine a Prototype in Pro/E ready to be printed and fabricated this week 

• Electronics Milestone: complete program and begin fabrication of proto-board

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• $2199.75 Remaining

  • Magnets ($32.02)

  • Proto Boards/ Hardware Programmer ($184.55)

  • Microcontrollers ($16.96)

  • AC Motor ($66.72, will be returned tomorrow since no longer being used)

Progress on Report and Webpage

• Completed First Draft of Report and Webpage - Continuing to Refine Both