Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Delrin and charcoal PVC cuts have been cut.
Electronics is complete
Programming has one bug, almost done
Working on mounts to be 3d printed
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized and optimized electronics, transition document in progress
Delrin cam is machined
Completed Draft Poster
All soldering for electronics is done
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish 3d printing mounts (David)
Finish programming (Calvin)
Finish housing assembly (Denis, Alan, Colin)
Figure out pressure valve (Colin)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
We did not meet with our sponsor during the 9th week. Bart emailed our team with his feedback on the 2nd draft report and internal webpage.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Report has been updated to address Bart’s concerns.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Still a poor idea of how to design pressure valve
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Apply sealant to waterproof final design
Test soon
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Plastic Gears for gear train: $6.99
Metal rods for gear train: $7.99
ATMEGA328P 16Mhz Arduino Pro Mini Module x5: $18.00
Motor Driver Controller Board Module: $9.88
Linear actuator: $39.99
4 inch PVC: $23.56
O-rings 20pieces: $5.99
6V 5Ah SLA Rechargeable Battery: $25.18
316 Stainless Steel Machine Screw: $6.76
FINDMAG Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets: $13.49
Gikfun Solder-able Breadboard Gold Plated: $16.67
AA Battery Holder Bundle 2Pcs: $8.99
Reed Switch Magnetic: $8.99
CQRobot Metal DC Geared Motor with Encoder: $35.87
12-Volt 1.3 Ah Rechargeable F1 Terminal Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery: $12.99
1/4 inch to 6mm Stainless Steel Set Screw Shaft Coupler: $9.95
Amount Remaining: $4049.71
Progress on Report and Webpage
Working on poster board, and finalizing report.