Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Design of the housing and 3d printed insert were finalized.
Machining of the housing is in progress.
PCB has been delivered.
ECE students are soldering the components.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized the design of the outer housing as well as the inner 3d printed piece.
Ordered all materials required for the housing, including plastic, aluminum, glass, sealants, and foam.
Started to machine the plastic housing.
The PCB was ordered from the manufacturer.
Finished the first draft of the poster.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish machining the housing. (MAE - Anna & Seth)
Print out the 3d insert that goes in between the coil array and PCB (Seth).
Print out inlay for the battery (Anna and Seth).
Cut the foam into appropriate shapes to provide support for the glass (Anna).
Assemble/ put together all components inside of the housing including capacative touch pads, batteries, inductive charging kit, etc, (All team members, ECE and MAE).
Finish the soldering of the PCB (ECE).
Test the device for IP67 (Anna and Seth).
Test the finalized product with the 36 coil array (ECE).
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
March 9 in person
Suggested to add a piece of foam to fill the gap between the 3d printed insert and glass, preventing components from moving and also providing more support for the glass.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
In Person on March 6th:
Suggested to send the PCB to experts for soldering.
Suggested to use the easiest way to machine the aluminum shell.
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
Glass coming in before this Friday. May come in by the beginning of finals week.
Increasing the spin speed of the large stir setting.
No errors in soldering the components of the PCB
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Give a great finalized product to the sponsor! This includes:
Spin speeds up to 1200 RPM for the large stir setting
IP67 device
Gantt Chart has been updated and uploaded.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent: $1592.16
Amount Available: $2207.84
Progress on Report and Webpage
Second draft of report finished.
Second draft of webpage finished.
Further editing in progress.