November 26, 2021
Arm
Potential redesigns
Axis 4 (redesign suggestion based off Rishi and Ping)
Cable routing
Gripper ready to get manufactured
Caleb can help with this one
Wiring digram needed needed, mechanical can wire things (ME,EE)
Encoder breakout board needs to be done still
Another week or two for schematic (all that’s needed for wiring diagram)
Sizes of boards for box needed for Thomas
Differential SPI
Drivetrain
Drivetrain might be getting stuck working out details (FEA)
Just go ahead on things
will probably meet SAR
Sent email to Martina (RLS) 2 days ago, haven’t heard back
Incremental
Encoders
RLS not replying to encoders
Where are the other netzers? Missing 3 of them
Farris has 5 right now
Science
Elevator system works
No design review yet
Jasmine helping autofocus on dynolite
Max-working on test tube holder
Science plan
New members interested in research
Ninhydren test didn’t work (amino acid thing)
3 test tubes, science comes up with 3, one stage test
Rest of measuring done with camera, and sensors
Electrical Box
Box mount needs to be extended
Andrew’s (tentatively)
Comms
Planned out where antennas are going
Andrew and Farris know where it’s going to go
Farris found alternative antennas
Need to find someone to buy things
Melvin needs to teach Orson networking
Where will everyone be next term / Commitment Availiability
Caleb: Moving out from Team Lead, will be on-campus for manufacturing the robot
Farris: 8-month co-op in Toronto,
Taylor, and other newer members on campus for wiring
Clare: On campus
Grace: On campus
Ethan: On campus
Orson: On campus
Cindy: On campus
Anna: On campus (working from home in kitchener)
Team Lead Responsibilities
Social Media/Promotional Aspect
Technical Aspect
Administrative
General Support
WIll make post after next general meeting on this
Business
Figure out procurement
Figure out using team account for direct purchases
Extra
Get a label printer
Email people 9:30 AM in the morning (best time apparently)
Get hot air reflow station
Farris talks to Teerstra for this
ODrives need to be picked up (or they get returned)
Pickup location (150 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON)
Caleb will grab this
Pick up by NEXT THURSDAY
Farris send Caleb all the info needed