Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finished up all hardware and software, need to test final design assembled.
Received quote from campus research machine shop for 2nd load frame parts
$1920 for +/- 0.001" tolerances, we may loosen our tolerances on some dimensions or machine ourselves
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finished Machining New Design (Clint & Javad)
Finished updating SolidWorks for new design (Nathan)
Finished Integration of GUI and electronics ( Andrew)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Speak with sponsor about 2nd load frame (timeline, machining responsibilities, etc) - All
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Go with recessed grip design, 5/25 over Skype - Blocks have been machined to new design specs
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Find out why we may need to change grip design, 5/25 in person - Sponsor had similar doubts about need for new grip design, lab in Taiwan was the requester of new design. Sponsor wanted recessed grips b/c it put the sample along the center-line of the load frame again
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
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Risks and Areas of Concern
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Resources or Information Required but not Available
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Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$887.26 spent
$612.74 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report: Updated report with many of the changes advised by peers
Webpage: Updated all necessary new information since last change