156B Week 3

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Deciding between linear actuators and potentiometers

  • Deciding on what type of grip to go with

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Drew up new designs for grips

  • Researched less expensive options for linear potentiometer

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Purchase linear actuator - Javad/Andrew

  • Purchase linear potentiometer - Nathan

  • Finalize designs for grips and select one - Clint, Nathan, Javad, Andrew

  • Impact on society section of report - Clint, Nathan, Javad, Andrew

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • We are meeting with our sponsor this Friday 4/15

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Redesign grips for greater ease of use - 6 April in person; Several revised designs have been drawn up 

  • Slotted holes for one side of the load frame to accommodate some bearing misalignment - 6 April in person; Holes have been enlarged to loose clearance holes on one side 

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • N/A

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • None at this time.

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • Start purchasing items

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $0 spent

  • $1500 remaining

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Report: Background, review of existing solutions, statement of requirements, deliverables, title, individual component analyses DONE

  • Report: Impact on society TO BE COMPLETED