Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Fabricated PVDF sensors on Sunday 3/8
Began testing with aluminum plate and layered PVDF sensors
Compared peak to peak and max voltage readings for two sensors at three locations on the plate
Testing model created for presentation
Ran secondary tests to compare repeatability of results on 3/9
Compared data from sensors that set for 24 hours vs immediate use
Fabricated graphene-based thin film sensors on 3/10
Toured TaylorMade facilities with Dr. Loh on 3/10
Accomplishments from Previous Week
ARMOR Lab Safety Training completed
Meetings conducted with Greg and Steve Roberts
Demo/meeting conducted with PhD student Morgan
Meeting conducted with MS student Ann
DAQs acquired for testing
Aluminum sheet obtained for testing
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finalize design of test bed apparatus
Identify true frequency and time of impulse signal via oscilloscope, and exact sampling rate needed to plot an accurate representation of the impulse.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Want to use technology being developed in the ARMOR lab; focusing our research on PVDF and thin film strain sensors
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Professor Tustaniwskyj in person on 2/27/2020 suggested we meet with Greg Specht in regards to obtaining a fast sampling DAQ, which has been done and two fast sampling (200kHz and 500kHz) National Instruments DAQs have been checked out for use.
Professor Tustaniwskyj in person on 2/27/2020 suggested we add another component for the individual component analysis, which we have decided will be the adhesives needed to secure the sensors to the golf club head and keep them safe.
Professor Tustaniwskyj in person on 2/27/2020 suggested we add names on all our slides for which person is presenting at the time, which we will do in our Week 10 presentation.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Can we identify an ADC board on a microcontroller or data acquisition system that can sample fast enough but also is portable, small, consumes low amounts of power, and is simple to build and program?
Can we identify a sensor network and computer algorithm that can accurately map force location on the club head?
How can we create a test bed that accurately and consistently mimics a golf club swing so we can create a voltage to force calibration curve and develop a force mapping of the club face?
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Exact time period and force values of a golf ball and club impact, TaylorMade may have more exact information.
Schedule
Touring TaylorMade facilities on 3/10
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent: $59.06
Amount Remaining: $2840.94
Progress on Report and Webpage
Background and Objectives stated on Home page. Team page complete. Awaiting Dr. Loh's confirmation on if TaylorMade would like to be listed on our site.