Week 5

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

• • Parts have been ordered

  • Motor/Gearhead model printed

  • Motor mount mocked up

  • Gearhead shaft force analysis complete

  • Got 3 motors donated

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Placed order

  • Mount re-design

  • Started learning controller software

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

• • Finalize mount design -- Brian

  • Continue learning controller software -- Alex

  • Finalize tensioner design -- James

  • Reduce loads on gearhead shaft -- VInce

  • Find use for donated motors -- Dian

  • Start on report

  • Compile proof of concept presentation.

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

• • N/A

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

• • Need analysis of forces on motor gearhead

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Force on gearhead shaft

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • CAD and print mount

  • Implement additional actuation

  • Machine sprocket

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $2218.00 spent

  • $4282.00 available

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • updated progress report

  • uploaded force analysis