Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Analyzed spring steel to determine thickness needed for reasonable testing
Found an elastic modulus of 294 GPa and required thickness of 0.0111 inches to be successful
Made two SolidWorks models to determine direction we wish to go for 3D printing
Simulated neuropathy by using ice baths to numb the foot
5 minute, 10, and 20 minute intervals
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Before the week ends: submit 3D model to be printed
Order and implement spring steel
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Meeting on Wednesday 5/15/2013
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Presentation, 5/9/2013
Information needs to be clearer for the next presentation
Plot of results did not show accuracy of the device
Needs error bars
Implement a patient push switch and do with patient testing soon
Use analysis for stiffness selection
Consider using Blue Tooth communications
Work on ergonomics
If more travel is needed, then a compression spring would be better
Keep buttons within a reasonable reaching distance
Consider using an LCD screen
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Try a max value setting instead of freeze button
The gun model looks scary; look into patient sympathy
Risks and Areas of Concern
Design and form factor
Need to come up with an easy and comfortable solution for use
Schedule
3D printing and improving on design
Implementation of SD card
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
No purchases until meeting with professor
$1274.00
Progress on Report and Webpage
First draft of report is completed and awaiting feedback.
Front page of webpage is near complete.
Second draft of the report has begun.