156B Week 3

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

Accomplishments from Previous Week

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

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

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

Discussed challenges that the team was facing with increasing magnitude of magnetism (1/14/21 over Zoom).
- Increase current supplied to solenoids.
- Increase number of coils.
- Look at different types of cores.
Discussed 3D printing methods and pricing with Chris Cassidy (1/14/21 over Zoom).
Chris Cassidy recommended asking for a spool winder from Steve Roberts (1/14/21 over Zoom).
Instructional team discussed frame design and tolerancing with the team (1/14/21 over Zoom).
Met with Steve to discuss circuit design (1/15/21 over Zoom).

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

Risks and Areas of Concern

Failure in electrical circuit (e.g. driver burnout, short circuit, etc.).
Electric discharge
Strong magnetic fields
Improperly constrained Helmholtz coils could harm bystanders if they fall off the test bench.
Project budget is relatively small so team needs to use resources efficiently.

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

Progress on Report and Webpage

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