This week, Gator Waves continued moving forward with the project in preparation for the upcoming Prototype Inspection Day. The electrical engineers worked on testing the DAC with the SPI module that has been implemented on the FPGA. Also, last week an updated version of the transfer function was determined. This week, it was implemented in VHDL using fixed point operations. A top level design was written for implementing the entire controller on the FPGA, which will be tested and adjusted over the next couple of weeks. Also, incorporation of the power supply in the overall system has begun.

Additionally, the team met with Dr. Subhash to discuss some mechanical design changes as well as a budget increase. The mechanical engineers worked on reprinting the new version of the sensor mount and printing a middle solenoid casing. Next week is spring break, and so the team will be slowing things down to enjoy some time off. Still, the electrical engineers plan to put in a few hours testing the top level design and incorporating the power supply.