Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Established a general overview of the final prototype design
Things that will have to be on the device: arduino, sensor, two encoders, energy source, LED display, buttons, motor (maybe), flashlight/aiming device
Parallel proofs of principle on sensor: infrared and ultrasonic still ongoing
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Order placed for encoder and bearings (shipping and change of orders)
Solidworks in process for the final concept
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Work on finishing up modeling the prototype
Begin machining and fabricating the design
Place order for LED display and other necessary components
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
5/8/13 Wednesday Meeting
IR: safety, power requirement, angle issue, balance of resolution and safety
Ultrasonic: plots, power requirement
Fabrication? (Curved reference frame)
Prototype: LED (2 displays?), more arduino processing power and number of pins may be needed
Bearing: frictional issues?
Linear slider concepts for IR: 2 degrees of freedom
Next meeting: scheduled for 5/22 Wed but email by Monday to confirm
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
5/9/13 Thursday Proof of Principle Presentation
Re-address the calibration graphs and contouring of curved surfaces
Better titles of slides may be needed
93/100
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
5/9/13 Thursday Proof of Principle Presentation Comments
Clear explanation of graphs for better understanding
Improve on the titling and labeling of plots and figures
Good progress with sensors and calibration
Risks and Areas of Concern
Power requirements
Sensor alignment and accuracy testing to be completed
Programming and sorting through data
Flashlight / aiming device still needs to be considered and brainstormed
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Complete budget sheet
Schedule
Future purchases: LED display, buttons, aiming device
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Purchased: ultrasonic sensor, encoders, bearings, shaft, power cord
Budget sheet updated
Progress on Report and Webpage
Proof of principle presentation delivered on 5/9/13