Prototype Inspection Day is next week, and the team has prepared models and demonstrations for the big day! The team was able to model and 3D print a tube design made with 95A TPU to test the material’s flexibility as well as the feasibility of the model. This model will be used during PID to show the judges concepts that the team may potentially move forward with for our final design. The mechanical team has also developed two more tube concepts that we plan to model by the end of the week.  

The prototype will be used to display the team’s current ability to control the flow rate of water through the pump system. Through a mock setup of the demonstration, the team found that we still require supplies, such as duct tape and zip-ties, to hold parts in place to allow the judges to have a clear view of our set up. Overall, this mid-stage prototype is ready to show to the judges and the team is eager to gain feedback from the judges.