September 1 - Project Launch
Laboratory:
Kendall projects and team formation
For each project group
a) a list of functional needs and specs that require technical work
b) a description of the major technical issues
c) plans to implement a prototype solution by October
None this week
Assigned:
Skim the basic stamp tutorial - http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/books/edu/Web-BasicAnalogDigital-v1.4.pdf
Jack: Chapters 2-drafting, 3-metrollogy, 4-Cutting
Write notes about the chapters. Add figures as appropriate.
Nondisclosure agreement for EGR 604 DOC
Review Intellectual Property Documents
September 8 - Basic Stamp Controllers
Laboratory:
- Introduction to Basic Stamp Kits
- Create web page notes that include sample programs
- Review the Parallax websiteAdd links to some valuable resources and tools
What kits and peripherals are available?
What processors are available?
e.g., Parallax Resources
Search the web
Assigned:
Complete the Basic Stamp Starters Book - make notes on web
Provide access card number
Contact project sponsor to agree on deliverables for Sept., 23, 2009
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December 16 - Final Presentations
Presentation of Project work and submission of report
December 9 - Test Robot Project
Laboratory:
Final Test of Robot
Homework:
Prepare final robot project report
December 2 - Test Robot Project
Laboratory:
First round of robot project testing
Plans for redesign or improvements to robot
Homework:
Prepare first draft of final report - no text, just figures, etc.
November 25 - No Class
November 18 - Continued Project Work
Laboratory:
Begin building robot
Develop solutions for Kendall Questions
Homework:
Prepare robot for first tests next class period
November 11 - Launch Robot Project
Laboratory:
Round one of robot design
Mechanical Components
Consulting on Kendall questions
Homework:
Prepare drawings, schematics, programs, etc for robot.
November 4 - Pro/E and CNC
Laboratory:
Consulting with (New) Kendall Project Sponsors
Pro/E CAD and CNC tutorial
CNC Qualifications
Hand-off table projects
Homework:
Keychain for next week
October 28 - Motor Control
Laboratory:
Develop Skills inventory (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ag67yfdebjx5dDI3ZmgxdDh5WV8yQ0hOTUN3YTA4TEE&hl=en)
Review table concepts and prepare for sponsor
Circuit build and test - Implement a DC motor controller [Lab 3]
Homework:
Eagle PCB layout for DC motor control circuit
(Start) Pro/E tutorial ( tutorial)
If not done, complete your course note summary on the group page (http://groups.google.com/group/egr604_implementation)
October 21 - Wood shop qualification and circuits
Laboratory:
Meet with sponsors for design hand-off
Wood shop quals.
Review table project
Homework:
Refined table designs as assigned
October 14 - Design Hand-off and Eagle Introduction
Laboratory:
Formal transfer of designs to Sponsors
Introduction to Eagle (Download) - tutorial
Homework:
Chapter 6 - Rotation
Chapter 7 - Feedback Control
October 7 - Welding
Laboratory:
Welding & plasma cutting. Will take 1 1/2 to 2 hours of qual. time.
Table Design Problem
Homework:
Read and make notes:
Chapter 5 - Joining
Chapter 8 and 9 - Mechanical Transmission and Issues
September 30 - Turning and Project Work
Laboratory:
lathe quals. Students will have to machine both steel and aluminum for practical portion of lathe quals. The remainder of class will allow time to work on mill/lathe practicals.
September 23 - Prototype Design Review and Milling Introduction
Laboratory:
Machine shop procedures, safety, saws, drills, hardware. Manual mill qual. Students will have to machine both steel and aluminum for practical portion of quals.
September 16 - Motor Control
Laboratory:
Complete stamp kit introduction if not complete already
Work as a team on the project
Assigned:
Complete the Basic Stamp Starters Book - make notes on web
Prepare prototype design for delivery Sept 23 (next week)
Add team notes to the group page
Add individual notes to the course page
September 9 - Basic Stamp Controllers
Laboratory:
- Introduction to Basic Stamp Kits
- Create web page notes that include sample programs
- Review the Parallax websiteAdd links to some valuable resources and tools
What kits and peripherals are available?
What processors are available?
e.g., Parallax Resources
Search the web
Assigned:
Complete the Basic Stamp Starters Book - make notes on web
Provide access card number
Contact project sponsor to agree on deliverables for Sept., 23, 2009
September 2 - Project Launch
Laboratory:
Kendall projects and team formation
For each project group
a) a list of functional needs and specs that require technical work
b) a description of the major technical issues
c) plans to implement a prototype solution by October
None this week
Assigned:
Skim the basic stamp tutorial - http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/books/edu/Web-BasicAnalogDigital-v1.4.pdf
Jack: Chapters 2-drafting, 3-metrollogy, 4-Cutting
Write notes about the chapters. Add figures as appropriate.
Nondisclosure agreement for EGR 604 DOC
Review Intellectual Property Documents