Week 7

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

• • Maxon parts have not been ordered

  • More parts ordered

  • Mount fabrication started

  • Started on brake and throttle design

  • Need to possibly look at alternate motor/gearbox options

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Flexible coupling ordered

  • Torque limiter will not be used

  • Tensioning finalized

  • Potential solution for brake and throttle actuation

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

• • Track orders -- alex

  • Machine tensioning system -- alex

  • Machine mount -- Brian

  • Brake actuation -- Vince

  • Throttle Actuation -- James

  • Split the sprocket -- Dian

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

• • Worried about time -- spending more time in machine shop

  • Wants the second encoder on top of the motor enclosure

  • Adjustable mount good as designed

  • Brake actuation is second priority

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

• • Work better as a team - clearer more upfront methods of communication

  • Look at adjustment in a different plane

  • Check order status

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Won't get Motor/Controller on time

  • Programming

  • Getting motor on time

  • Actuating brake

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • Completed mount this week

  • Split sprocket installed

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • 2418.00 Spent

  • 4082.00 Available

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Setup sharepoint service for report

  • Updated website with latest info