2021-08-24 Meeting Minutes - General

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Ethan Cronier
Last updated: Aug 25, 2021
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Goals

  • Discuss/review Fall Rover Design 2021 Timeline
    • By end of Fall, all design will be done (both drafts, one PDR, one CDR)
    • See timeline for more information
    • Each project/subteam has their own section on the timeline (e.g: gimbal, drivetrain, arm...)


Update & Action Items

MemberUpdateAction Items

Ethan Cronier

  • Ported over some stuff from the google drive
  • Timeline created
  • End effector can pick up a 2kg weight with a moment load
  • Final Gripper redesign and motor selection
  • Distribute tasks
  • Put hard deadline for motor components in mid-October in timeline
  • Need to add section for midterms/finals on timeline

k2jerome@uwaterloo.ca 

  • Finished drawings for end effector connection part
  • Started machining end effector connection part
  • Switching to software/firmware, tying up any loose ends
  • Going to Waterloo on Friday to finish machining end effector connection part (and if time allows, the other two parts)

Austin Tailon Huang 


  • Need to check with SKF for arm turntable bearing
    • They have a good offering but they size and mass isn't applicable to our bot, plans to look into it
    • Check into Kaydon Bearings
  • Fix mechanical issues with A2/A4

Olabisi Sanusi 


Ali
  • Talk to Sahil Kale /continue work on arm prototype control system


New Tasks

  • BLDC motor test rig
  • New mechanical training needs to be tested
  • Build code for arm prototype; hopefully by the end of next month, assigned Ali/Medina
  • Find someone to lead each mechanical project (science, ebox)
    • Science mechanism - ??
    • E-box mechanism - Olabisi
  • Need to check if the team codes for SOLIDWORKS work; they probably don't right now. As of right now, the MME codes are being used, but that cannot continue as non-MME students may need access as well
  • Need more storage bins in bay/better fastener organization;
    • Not enough places to put fasteners

General Notes

  • amillsem@uwaterloo.ca is stepping down as drivetrain lead, Emily Adam will be taking over
  • For drivetrain prototype, code needs to be fleshed out soon, will happen w Emily Adam  and Sahil Kale  
      • Wiring will happen on site, testing will be done in Oakville
  • New training has been finished. Needs to be tested
  • Team is taking a small break; will come back to design sprints on September 1st