Linear Autofeeder - Project Gantt Chart

Tasks

Week 1 (May 19-25)

Week 2 (May 26-Jun 1)

Week 3 (Jun 2-8)

Week 4 (Jun 9-11)

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📋 Project Planning & Research

Plan

Research

🎨 2D Design & Sketching

Sketch

2D CAD

🏗️ 3D Modeling & Design

Rail

Feeder

Mount

Refine

🖨️ 3D Printing

Prep

Print 1

Print 2

Print 3

⚙️ CNC Machining

Mill Rails

Mill Mounts

🔦 Laser Cutting

Panels

Brackets

🔌 PCB Design & Milling

Design

Mill

Solder

🔧 Electronics Assembly

Wire

Test

💻 Software Development

Code

Test

Debug

🔗 System Integration

Assemble

Integrate

Calibrate

🧪 Testing & Debugging

Unit Test

Debug

System Test

Fix

📚 Documentation

BOM

Manual

🎯 Milestones

📈 Project Summary

Week 1: Complete planning, design, and begin fabrication preparation
Week 2: Digital fabrication using 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting
Week 3: PCB creation, electronics assembly, software development, and system integration
Week 4: Comprehensive testing, debugging, and final documentation

🔧 Digital Fabrication Tools Used

3D Printer: Feeder mechanism, motor mounts, and custom brackets
CNC Machine: Precision rail system and structural components
Laser Cutter: Control panels, mounting brackets, and enclosure parts
PCB Mill: Custom control board for ESP32 and motor drivers

🎯 Key Milestones

Day 2: Design phase complete - all CAD files ready
Day 12: Fabrication complete - all physical parts manufactured
Day 19: Integration complete - fully assembled working prototype
Day 26: Project complete - tested, debugged, and documented

Linear Autofeeder Development Project

📈 Project Summary

🔧 Digital Fabrication Tools Used

🎯 Key Milestones