Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finished fabrication of components for stirring stage and table was assembled. Began testing stirring stage for analysis.
New containers were obtained from Vince. A new bioreactor was fabricated with all four ports now residing on the lid.
Tilting stage nearly completed.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Stirring stage - crank base machined, all components ready for full assembly.
Control- Ordered final parts for controls.
Control- Assembled test pump and tested motors.
Tilting Stage design was approved by Vince.
Bioreactor was refabricated.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish testing stirring stage, begin optimizing table. (Alex/Andrew)
Test the bioreactor with the magnetic beads provided by Vince.
Assemble control enclosure. (Tom)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Vince provided new containers and beads for testing the bioreactor and pumps.
Looking forward to seeing prototypes of the bioreactor, stirring stage, and tilt stage.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Risks and Areas of Concern
Will need to obtain graduated cylinder (~10mL), pipette, eye dropper, and DI water for testing.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Finish testing stirring stage and bioreactor by Week 9.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent: $2,856.62
Amount Remaining: $143.38
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage - working on webpage in preparation for prototype completion and performance (Andrew)
Report - updated and improved for 2nd draft due date.