Between class activity: Group met outside of lab hours to solidify project idea and discuss expectations. The project proposal was created, and a timeline was established.
Week
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Task
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Planning (Choose Project, Write Proposal)
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x
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x
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Model Construction
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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Mechanical Component Assembly
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x
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x
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x
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x
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x
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Electrical Component Assembly
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x
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x
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x
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x
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Component Integration and Testing
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x
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x
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Final report preparation
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x
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x
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Table 1: Freshman design project timeline.
In class activity: The group met during lab hours to present ideas to lab instructor. Working with this feedback, motors were reviewed and gear sizes compared to decide on a proper gear ratio for the project. It was decided that if a person were to use a revolving door, the door would make one half of a full rotation over three seconds, which translates to ten revolutions per minute. This means that the rotational speed would need to be stepped up with gears in order to cause a connected motor to produce useful electricity.
Goals for before next class: Make decisions about which parts will be used and begin gathering them.
