Week 9

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

• • Maxon Parts Arrived

  • Coding done but needs testing

  • Steering done

  • Throttle 80% done

  • Brake actuator on order

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Radio transmitter testing completed

  • Servo motor/receiver tested

  • Troubleshooting going on

  • Coding finished

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

• • Install brake actuator -- Vince

  • Finish throttle mechanism -- Dian

  • Finish tensioning system -- Brian

  • Troubleshoot/Test/Fine Tune -- Alex

  • Run wiring/electronics housing -- James

  • Consider shifter actuation system -- James/Team

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

• • Wanted throttle actuation on carb -- designed system for carb

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

• • Does motor have encoder -- yes installed now

  • Would like to see brake design alternatives

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Getting brake actuator on time

  • Replacing burnt out receiver

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • Testing, Testing, Testing

  • Fabrication completed by friday

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • 3200 spent

  • 3300 remaining

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Report needs fine adjustments

  • Website waiting on final design