Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
We have a finalized design of the outer dimensions of the plastic housing.
A PCB is designed and ready for manufacturing.
We are waiting for quotes from glass manufacturers.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized the PCB design
Finalized the outer housing design
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Order the polycarbonate sheets from McMaster-Carr. (Anna)
Finalize the design of the inner layout and where the components are going to go. (Anna & Seth)
Work with the Electrical group to incorporate PCB in the inlay.
Incorporate a way to elevate the coils slightly above the PCB inside of the housing.
Start machining two plastic housings. (Anna & Seth)
Order a PCB (ECE-Rendale).
Have glass quote and place an order by the end of this week (Seth).
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Feb 27 in person
Pursue all 3 glass options.
Mentioned that the explosive film on one of the glass options does not cooperate with capacitive touch.
Suggested to have a section of the glass not to have the explosive film.
Suggested to conduct a glass testing by dropping a 400g weight to the glass from 1m height.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Feb 27 in person
Discussed the shape of the stir bar and we mentioned we have various shapes from our sponsor.
Suggested to increase the length of the stir bar to keep it from shifting off center. This was implemented and was successful
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Feb 27 in person
Student spoke about how the aluminum housing will help with heat dissipation.
Student asked about the explosive film and how it interacts with inductive charging.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Glass coming in before the end of the quarter.
Increasing the spin speed of the large stir setting.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
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Schedule
Work with electrical engineering group to determine inlay of the housing.
Increase spin speed of large stir setting
Gantt chart has been updated and uploaded.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent: $1421.04
Amount Available: $2378.96
Progress on Report and Webpage
Second draft of report finished.
Second draft of webpage finished.