10/04/21

Gimbal (Cindy, Steven, Josh)

• talked to electrical

• camera and servos specced

• start working on CAD model

Grabber (Kayla, Simon, Cindy, Jackie, Matthew)

• discussed concepts and ideas

• prototyping materials came

  • began prototyping

• bungee cords weren’t right material → looking into other options

• try thermaband

• make dummy devices to pick up

• start CAD on hug and cage ideas

Frame (Brielle, Justin, Megan, Steven, Carly, Shangheethan)

• flight time may not be long enough

  • may need to spec new motors

Open

• CAD yay

• layout of center piece

• think about camera mount for testing if gimbal no come in time

• looking for motors and motor requirements

• Blocked by: flight time/power need is huge → need powerful motors to carry drone

• perhaps calculations for motors, tailored to our design → talk to Brielle if interested

  • next thurs meeting @ noon

  • assume 12V input

• mech advisor to join meeting maybe

Battery mount (Megan, Kayla)

• printed badly

• print again and assembly!

Camera testing rig (Josh)

• concept created

• CAD

• manufacturing it