Mechanical Engineering Senior Project: Mobility Chair
St. Martins University  
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January 23, 2008

We have dove into the second, and final semester of course work on this project. Check back here regularly to get progress reports on the evolution of the design and manufacturing process of our mobility chair. Each week we will give an update to keep visitors informed about the path that we are taking.

PROGRESSIVE FLOW-CHART FOR SENIOR DESIGN - ME 2008
SARAH WILL UPDATE THESE EACH FRIDAY TO ESTABLISH NEW GOALS FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
* ONCE THESE GOALS ARE ACHIEVED EACH WEEK, THEY WILL BE GREEN.
14-Jan GOALS: 1) Order Hub motors/letter to company in AR - Tariq & Stephanie
2)
Fix grammatical errors on website - Stan
3)
Order frame material for base and chair frame structure (Jin & Hanh - coordinate w/ Hannah & Joel to get right material/amount for chair frame)
4)
Check out Hotwire for fiberglass production - Joel
5) Double check for correct equipment in shop to weld - MJ
6) Contact Kris ASAP regarding controls - Zach - Emailed
7) Incorporate joytick w/ model/type when talking to Kris - Stan & Zach
8) Coordinate ordering, lead times, etc. - Stephanie
9) Make sure we have concrete designs for chair frame & base frame - Jin, Hanh, Hannah & Joel
9) Coordinate a field trip to Kirk's - Sarah
10) Begin procurement of joystick from PQ Controls - Stan
11) Begin process of procurement of batteries from Kirk's - Sarah
12) Refigure our control systems needs - simplify it a bit to be feasible - Entire group this Friday

 
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20-Jan SUNDAY = OFF DAY!  PLAN ON MEETING EACH SATURDAY AM
21-Jan 1) Go through the report and make changes applicable to your part in a different color as well as adding comments/questions we need to address - Entire group!
2) Incorporate joystick w/ model/type when talking to Kris - Stan & Zach
3) Make sure we have concrete designs for chair frame & base frame - Jin, Hanh, Hannah & Joel
4) Order frame material for chair structure - Hannah & Joel
5) Get MJ a sample of frame material for a test-weld - Jin & Hanh
6) Check on status of materials ordered - Stephanie & Sarah
7) Cut frame pieces to fit with correct design - ??????
8) Order actuators - Joel & Sarah(?)
9) Choose and order correct castor wheels - Jay, Sarah, Tariq & Stephanie (coordinate w/ Jin to make sure correct wheels)
10) Meet the new guy & find a proper place for him - Entire Group
11) Get in touch w/Kris!!! - Zach, Stan & Sarah
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