Week 5

Date: May 5, 2018

This week can be categorized as a problem-solving week. The Arduino team was having trouble writing the code that would allow the individual components mounted to the board (i.e. LED light, stepper motor, PIR sensor) to work harmoniously. In order to aid the Arduino team in solving this issue, a Google Doc was created that would serve as a place where all group members could add information that could be useful in programming the Arduino. This collaborative document will allow all group members to become familiar with Arduino code, thus strengthening group synergy.

Since the skeleton is expected to be the easiest part of the greeter to manufacture, the group has opted to focus on constructing it at a later date.

In the interest of time, the decision was made to purchase a scissor jack instead of trying to 3D print one. The CAD model made for a scissor jack will instead be used in the upcoming Draft Report to illustrate the group's comprehension of how it functions. A second version of the CAD model of the skull was created to address some alignment issues present in the previous  model. This model was also subdivided into smaller sections, because of the sizing limitations of the 3D printer (H400).

Perspective View of Jack's Head (Version 2)

Side View of Jack's Head (Version 2)

Scissor Jack (To be purchased at a later date)

Date of Update: April 30, 2018