Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Still researching individual components.
Not yet ready to make purchases.\
Preliminary CAD design
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized constraints
2.9 cm maximum vertical height
13.5 cm maximum depth
30 cm maximum width
Preliminary CAD model completed
Risk Reduction Presentation completed
Website set up
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Work on individual component analysis
Distance Verification/Control
Nathan Cohen
Controller/Interface
Clint Luna
Motor and Ball Screw
Javad Safavi
Grips and Frame
Andrew Keohane
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
25 micrometer resolution confirmed (3/12, in person)
Javad can narrow down motor and ball screw options
Finalized Constraints (3/11, email)
2.9 cm maximum vertical height
13.5 cm maximum depth
30 cm maximum width
Andrew will look into smaller grips (possibly machining our own)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Distance Verification and Controls (3/10, in person)
Optical sensor may be more accurate for short distances, but could be costly
Nathan will look into optical sensors for distance verification and control as part of individual component analysis
LabVIEW as Interface (3/10, in person)
LabVIEW cards could allow us to control the system through a computer using LabVIEW, eliminating the need for a micro controller like Arduino.
Clint will look into LabVIEW cards as part of component analysis
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Vertical height constraint is VERY small
Unable to find commercial clamps under 40mm, so we may have to machine our own
Limits motor selection and commercially available motor torque
Potentially use gearbox for more torque.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
(To be added after Risk Reduction Presentation)
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
No purchases made so far
Progress on Report and Webpage
Weeks 9 & 10 Progress reports updated
Site set up for Risk Reduction Presentation
Team Info, Resources, and Reports up-to-date