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Week 5 Progress Report
(1/29/2014 – 2/3/2014)
Team 1: Fluorescent Label Simulator
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Testbed prototype mostly completed and to be finished by 2/7
Density filters and polarizing filters ordered by 2/5
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Fabrication of Testbed prototype almost complete
Testbed mock-up testing complete
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Discuss project specifications with UCSD ECE Team (Kyle)
Labview Data Acquisition VI's to be continued (Kyle)
Testbed Prototype Completed by Friday (John, Mike, Kyle)
Write-up of experimental testing on testbed mockup (James)
Design and order parts for final LED Simulator design (James, Marina)
Protoboard soldering for LED and photosensors (John, Marina)
Report write-up and sponsor data packaging (James, Marina, Mike)
Testbed Prototype Testing(John, Kyle)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Comment: Sponsor to incorporate laptop into final project device. Action: Sponsor to provide laptop by meeting on Wednesday
Comment: Labyrinth type design suggested for blocking stray light from testbed doors Action: Advice considered. Ultra-black silicone RTV will be tried as a possible solution before incorporating a labyrinth design.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
· Comment: Having two guide rails with press fit only bearing may lead to binding in the distance adjustment assembly Action: Consider one press fit hold and 1 clearance hole slot for guide rail. Extending the length of the press fit bearing will also help reduce binding.
· Comment: Reduction in reflection of testbed can be done through metal anodization Action: Consider sending all metal parts to be black anodized or powder coated (not black oxidized). Do all of them at once to save on cost.
· Comment: ABS plastic can be easily bonded/ laminated with abs cement Action: Consider bonding ABS plastic to reduce stray light in testbed
· Comment: Modularization of the door interlocking pieces (labyrinth design) will make machining easier Action: Modify final design to address this issue
Risks and Areas of Concern
Light proofing of Test bed has not yet been confirmed
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Begin testing on testbed prototype on 2/8
Gantt chart updated. Standalone testing dates pushed backwards to accommodate current project status. Minimal to no impact is expected on final deliverables expected completion date.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: ~$1100
Remaining: ~$5400
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage has been updated to reflect newest test bed prototype
Report first draft to be completed by Friday