winter2009

Weekly - Winter 2009

• 1. January 8 - Introduction to Microcontrollers

     1. • Course Introduction

        • Laboratory: Introduction to Basic Stamp Kits

        • Create web page notes that include sample programs

        • Assigned:

          • • Complete the Basic Stamp Starters Book - make notes on web

            • Review the Parallax website

              • • What kits and peripherals are available?

                • What processors are available?

                • Add links to some valuable resources and tools

                  • e.g., Parallax Resources

                  • Search the web

            • Nondisclosure agreement for EGR 604 DOC

            • Complete Skills Self Evaluation form

  2. January 15 - Project Launch

     1. • Kendall projects and team formation

        • Laboratory: Introduction to Basic Stamp Kits (cont'd)

          • • continue the work begun last week

        • Assigned:

          • • Complete the basic stamp tutorial

            • Jack: Chapters 2-drafting, 3-metrollogy, 4-Cutting

            • Write notes about the chapters. Add figures as appropriate.

  3. January 22 - Machining Qualification

     1. • Lecture:

          • • Discussion of Projects

            • Safety and Machining

        • Laboratory: Introduction to Machine Shop

          • • Introduction by Mr. Bob Bero

            • Implement a DC motor controller [Manual PDF]

        • Assigned:

          • • A program and schematic on your notes page for the servo control system.

  4. January 29 - Milling

     1. • Lecture:

          • • Mill/lathe Qualification

            • Projects

        • Laboratory:

          • • Prototyping Continues

            • Preparation for presentations

        • Assigned:

          • • Prepare prototypes for presentation

  5. February 5 - Prototype Assessment

     1. • Lecture:

          • • Meeting with Kendall Students to assess design progress

            • A zip file with pictures of the class meeting

        • Laboratory:

          • • Groups continue Mill qualification

        • Assigned:

          • • Complete parts and drawings required for qualification

            • Read book - Joining

            • Read book - Rotation of mechanical systems

            • Read book - Feedback Control Systems

  6. February 12 - Mechanical Components

     1. • Lecture:

          • • Continued project work

            • Finalize first draft of layout of prototype

        • Laboratory:

          • • Groups do Lathe qualifications

            • Groups do Welding Qualifications

        • Assigned:

          • • Send Layout plan to project sponsors

            • Receive layout plans from sponsor and respond

            • Continue detailed design

            • Book: Jack - Ch. 8 Mechanical Power Transmission

            • Book : Jack - Ch. 9 Mechanical Design Issues

  7. February 19 - CAD/CAM

     1. • Lecture:

          • • Preparing CAD files with Pro/E

            • CNC Machining Qualification

        • Laboratory:

        • CAD/CNC tutorial

        • Assigned:

          • • Prepare for presentation of digital files

            • Complete Keytag

  8. February 26 -

     1. • Lecture:

          • • Meet with Kendall Sponsors to merge digital files

        • Laboratory:

        • Assigned:

  9. March 5 - March Break

  10. March 12 -

      1. • Lecture:

           • • Grad open house - cancelled

         • Laboratory:

           • • Wrap up outstanding work

             • Project work, prepare for meshing of form and function designs.

         • Assigned:

           • • Project work.

  11. March 19 - Merge Designs (postponed)

      1. • Laboratory:

           • • Break Welds

             • Finalize Functional Prototypes for test next week

         • Assigned:

           • • Prepare final designs for comparison with sponsors

  12. March 26 - Merge Designs

      1. • Laboratory:

           • • Meet with Project Sponsors - get signoff on final prototype.

         • Assigned:

           • • Prepare for presentation

  13. April 2 - Documentation

      1. • Laboratory:

           • • Prepare final documentation for handoff to sponsor

         • Assigned:

           • • Coordinate with sponsor for the presentation

  14. April 9 - Design Presentation Internal

      1. • Present designs to the class for critical review

  15. April 16 - Project Handoff to Sponsor Deadline

  16. April 28 or 29 - Project Presentations at Kendall