This week, the team continued working on the prototype build and made significant progress toward completing our first functional version. After finishing most of the machining and assembly, we were able to put together the first full prototype and immediately started evaluating it. We also took the feedback from our internal SLDR and began integrating those suggestions into both the physical design and the presentation we will give on the actual review day.

Most of the technical effort this week went into assembling the prototype. With the main components now machined, we focused on putting everything together and checking whether the design adjustments from last week translated well into the physical build. While doing this, we identified a few areas, mainly related to fit, alignment, and fluid delivery, that could need revisions before the final presentation.

At the same time, we continued updating our SLDR slide deck. This involved revising our system diagrams, cleaning up sections that changed after the internal review, and making sure the presentation clearly reflects the current state of the prototype. The goal was to keep the documentation fully aligned with what we have built so far.

Some of the key takeaways from this week were:

• Successfully assembling the first full prototype and using it to evaluate system fit and overall configuration.
• Applying the internal SLDR feedback to improve both the prototype and the clarity of our system explanation.
• Planning on testing the initial prototype once fully assembled before the SLDR