156B Week 8

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

• • Transmission: Machining

  • Control handle: In process of fabricating/purchasing parts

  • Electrical connections: Zebra connector going to be purchased

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Control handle CAD model

  • Machine shop said they could machine transmission part

  • Zebra connector concept

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

• • Get transmission part machined - Ian

  • Control handle fabrication - Tugra

  • Determine how to mate transmission and control handle - Ian/Tugra

  • Purchase LEDs - Austin

  • Obtain zebra connector - Zack

  • Determine final model to use for electrical connections - Austin/Zack

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

• • Main priority for control handle should be detachment mechanism

  • Pogo pin concept might be susceptible to water damage

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

• • Look into zebra connectors

    • Attempting to obtain some

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

• • More figures in slides (5/3 - email)

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Machining of transmission part may be difficult

  • Potential lead time for zebra connector

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

• • Fabricate spool mechanism by end of week 8

  • Fabricate control handle by end of week 8

  • Purchase and obtain electrical connections by end of week 8

  • Assemble parts by end of week 9

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Spent: 0

  • Remaining: $1500

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Updated version of first draft being turned in on friday (5/17)