DESIGN/RESEARCH PHASE
Pneumatic Transport System
Sample Carousel:
- Initial CAD
- Improve CAD
- Replace metal sheets with something more structurally sound
- Weight optimization of the carousel
- Better turntable bearings?
- Better interface with the general frame
- Motor Finalization
Centrifugal Fan/Blower
- Fan Selection
- Fan Enclosure
- Interface with the frame
- Filter selection to prevent blade degradation
Plumbing:
- Pipe selection (PEX A vs PEX B vs PVC)
- Pipe Fittings (SharkBite, cement, clamp)
- Fittings to connect between different types of pipe
- Fittings for connecting one pipe to three separate ones
- Fittings for pipe-test tube interface (prob. have to be a custom one)
- Flange fitting to connect to the sample head
- Nozzle selection to increase sand speed
- Gantry design
Sample Head:
- CAD the design
- Drill design
- Interface with pipe fitting
- Claw/Digger Design
- Drill motor selection
- Interface with the elevator