Week 1

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

• • Linear actuator ruled out as probable solution

  • Motor suggestions received from Maxon

  • Control will be belt, chain or gear driven

  • Further analysis will be done, and then parts ordered

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Examined power assist steering used on ATV

  • Determined that linear actuator is not an ideal form of control

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

• • Individual Component Analysis:

    • Motor, Dian

    • Gearhead, Alex

    • Drive Mechanism, Vincent

    • Linear Actuator, James

    • Position sensing (absolute encoder) Brian

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

• • Factor of Safety of 1.5 is sufficient, because torque requirement is in worst case scenario

  • Linear actuator is an undesirable solution

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

• • Increase Factor of safety; spoke with sponsor about this

  • Consider linear actuator; spoke with sponsor about this

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • 12v vs 24v system needs to be better explored

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • 0 spent

  • 6500 Available

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Reports in progress. Webpage has been started on