Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
In the process of reviewing current design ideas; attempting to determine most optimal choice
Determining how to fabricate certain parts of certain designs
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Risk reduction presentation
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Locate micro-machine shops and drill bit manufacturers - Ian, Tugra
Detachment mechanism design - Zack, Austin
Component cost analysis - all
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Research all kinds of mechanisms to find inspiration
Figure out all limits of fabrication
Limits of components addressed in component analyses
Document all design ideas
All design ideas have been added to the google drive
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Last meeting with instructor on 3/12
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risk reduction feedback from peers not returned yet
Risks and Areas of Concern
Availability of components at required size
Time of arrival (and cost) of custom made parts
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Feasibility of current design ideas due to the need to micro machine
Cost associated with micro machining
Schedule
Preliminary design review - decide on detachment mechanism
Continue component/micro machine shop research and cost analysis
Updated Gantt chart attached
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $0
Remaining: $1500
Progress on Report and Webpage
None yet, but will have internal pages and project overview on the website by Friday night (4/5)