{"id":1093,"date":"2026-02-13T20:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ippd.ufl.edu\/blogs\/ay2526team02\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2026-02-21T04:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T04:58:07","slug":"week-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ippd.ufl.edu\/blogs\/ay2526team02\/2026\/02\/13\/week-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week was very build focused, with the team pushing forward on hardware progress and preparing for the next round of functional testing. We completed Build 2, which uses a larger diameter electrode, and continued refining the mechanical and electrical integration between the probe, PCB, and handle assembly. Alongside that, we finalized the design of our new two button PCB with fuse clips, which will help improve reliability and protection during testing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the PCB with the buttons and fuse clips to hold and have a stable connections to the electrode rods. Will order about 50 of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is an alternative to connect to the rods for the mean time. Using thin copper tape then soldering wire onto it and soldering it the PCB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a team workflow standpoint, we spent time coordinating lab schedules, wiring order, and assembly sequencing to keep builds moving efficiently. One risk we are monitoring is the delivery time of conductive silver epoxy, since that material is required to complete Build 3. If it is delayed, we will adjust assembly order but continue preparing for testing so we stay as close to schedule as possible. Next week, the main goals are finishing Build 3, beginning coagulation testing on steak for Builds 2 and 3, and printing the updated handle that includes the new PCB holder. We are also confirming scheduling details for the final sponsor presentation to make sure our timeline aligns with sponsor expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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