18. Project development¶
This week I worked on defining my final project idea and started to getting used to the documentation process.
Assignment¶
Complete your final project, tracking your progress:
What tasks have been completed?¶
- Completion of the basic concept and programming for the final project was done, in the form of my Input Devices assignment
- Materials have been obtained to build the Base for the vacuum attachment
- A repaired, carded for disposal Shop Vac, with cover housing, was obtained to create the suction needed
- The 3D design for the PCB has been completed
- Initial Testing of the FSR sensor as well as the ShopVac
- 2D design MDF Board piece for the chair to attach to the base piece
What tasks remain?¶
- To assemble the major pieces for the base
- 3D Printing of the PCB enclosure still has to be completed
- Attachment of the hose system for the suction aspect still has to be developed
- A costing of all materials that were not recycled has to be determined
What’s working?¶
- The ShopVac is able to perform the suction needed
- The program to detect the change in pressure via the FSR is working as intended
What’s not working?¶
- The base, with the shopvac mounted, seems to change the stability of the it entirely
- The FSR sesnor, when added to the assembly, didn’t work as intended.
What questions need to be resolved?¶
- How to get the FSR sensor to work as intended
What will happen when?¶
- The vacuum chamber, that holds the debris becomes full. Maybe an additional mechanism is needed to engage and trigger the FSR sensor
- The chair is in use, and clients are present, would the noise from the vaccum be unbearable
What have you learned?¶
- Always work on major projects, in stages.
- Leave a lot of room for improvement, in any and every aspect of this project
- Ensure to measure twice, and cut once (most technicians would know ehat I mean)
- Proper time managment is essential for every part of the development of major projects
Last update:
November 13, 2023