156B Week 8

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

• • Complete fabrication + integration of electronics by end of week 8

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Rough overall integration of electronics for linear motion + stations

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

• • Tuesday: Reprint pulley drive schematic/motor mount 

    • reprint clamp for belt drive

    • fabricate sheet metal cutout dividers 

  • Conduct safety test (hot dog test on linear rail)

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

    Sponsor Meeting

• • Will the insulation work?

    • will be tested this week

  • Avoid plywood

    • incorporated metal sheets

  • Have sensors to detect tray position

    • designed code to count distance travelled

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

• • Hurry up

    • updating linear rail code to meet expectations

    • currently building the frame

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

    Group Presentation

• • Presentation needs to be louder and clearer.

  • Better explanation for air edger.

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Linear rails not working

  • Insulation is poor

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • 4" Cup Wire Wheel w/ 1/4" shaft

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

  • Finish building frame

  • Incorporate linear rails

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $972 spent

  • $9,028 remaining

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Updated with our new information