Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Analysis/Tests
Tested Magnets and Fabrication of Coils for Signal Generation by using a DC Motor to Spin the Magnet on a Shaft near a Coil that was wired to an O-Scope
Examining Number of Coils and How to use Faraday's Law to Optimize?
Design
Design Review of Pro/E Model with Sponsor
Nearing 3D Printing a Prototype
Fabrication
Began Fabricating Coils and Purchasing Hardware Parts for Fabrication
A Complete Fabrication to be done upon 3D Printing Housing and Wind Vane
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Tested/Fabricated Coils
Agreed upon Feasibility/Direction of Final Design
Began Work on a Final Design of the Prototype in Pro/E
Developed Preliminary Software for Prototype
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete CAD Files for 3D Printing - Anthony C.
Further Test and Optimize Coils - Eric K.
Organizational: Compile Reports/Presentations for Deadlines - Eric A.
Begin Programming PIC Microcontroller and Configuring Proto-Board - Isaac
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Stick with a Design and Go with It
Action = Refined our design and we feel like we are set on what direction we're headed in, next design review is(was) 2/21
Consider "Mold-Ability" in Design
Action = After the feedback from our sponsors, we know what things to keep in mind when refining our design for mold-ability
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Consider Injection Molding and the use of Uniform Wall Thickness in Design
Action = In the Process of Modifying Design to Better Suit Mass Production
Various Feedback on Report
Action = Beginning to Work On/Edit Second Draft
Design Tips about Using Shoulder Bolts and Reducing Friction with Metal to Plastic Surface Contact
Action =Â This Advice has been Considered and is being Implemented in the Design
Risks and Areas of Concern
Nothing major, other than knowing concerns may arise when putting everything together during fabrication
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None
Schedule
Print out Housing and Wind Cups with Hunter and Begin Fabrication
Presentation, Report, and Webpage Deadlines (2/28 & 3/2)
First Functional Prototype no later than 3/2
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$233.53 Spent
$2266.47 Remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report: Feedback Received - Need to Make Necessary Revisions
Beginning Work on 2nd Draft
Webpage: Continually Used and Updated to Work on Project as a Team