And so, here we are. The culmination of the team’s efforts from the last 9 months, the Final Design Review! Every team had the opportunity to present their work to their liaisons, coaches, fellow IPPD students, and the general public.… Read More
Week 30: Poster and Video Demo
We can’t believe it, FDR is tomorrow! We are excited to show off our accomplishments on this project. Below is our poster, which goes over the problem statement, subsystems, and data results. Our video is also included, which goes over… Read More
Week 29: Rolling With The Punches
Well, we didn’t get to go to the testing facility. All because of one little (well, kind of big) gear. It’s nearing the end of the semester and FDR is just a few days away, and the team is working… Read More
Week 28: An (Almost) Finished Prototype!
Our testing day at FPL facility is almost here, and to get ready we have an almost finished prototype! This week was full of manufacturing (again), testing, and assembly to get ready to put our design against the real deal.… Read More
WEEK 27: PID PART 2 AND THE RACE TO THE FINISH LINE
As FDR is visible on the horizon, we have been in overdrive to finish up the work in order to create the final prototype of our design. This week included heavy manufacturing, testing of electronics, and PID to show off… Read More
Week 26: High-Voltage Milestones and the Machining Scramble
Coming back from Spring Break, we hit the ground running with a massive week of assembly. We’ve finally moved from individual components to a unified system, though the transition hasn’t been without its share of classic engineering hurdles. Electronics: The… Read More
Week 24: Pre-Break Progress and the Manufacturing Crunch
We’re heading into spring break with a mix of major wins and a bit of scheduling drama. The project is physically coming together, even if the shop schedule decided to throw us a curveball. Electronics: From Schematic to SolderThe PCBs… Read More
Week 23: Design and Delivery
Procurement & Manufacturing: Parts on the WayThe electronics team has officially ordered the PCBs. Getting these into the lab will be the final step in moving away from breadboards and into a robust, integrated system. On the mechanical side, the… Read More
Week 22: QRB 2 and the Road to Manufacturing
This week was a major milestone for the project. We presented at our second QRB and transitioned from design validation to procurement. The project is officially moving from CAD to reality. Presentations & Feedback: QRB 2Our second QRB went significantly… Read More
Week 21: High Stakes and High Power
This week brought some literal sparks to the lab as we transitioned into high-power testing. We learned a few lessons in power management the hard way, but the hoist is officially coming to life. Electronics:It was a high-stakes week for… Read More
Week 20: Coming to life
On the mechanical side, the frame and gear teams teamed up to start building out the gear train casing, adding structure around one of the most important parts of the hoist. Mounting locations were finalized to securely connect the device… Read More
Week 19: Testing plans and Improvements!
LineTech had another productive week as progress continued across the mechanical, electrical, and software sides of the project. The core control system is now up and running, with the hoist and remote able to communicate and share load information, which… Read More
Week 18: Load Cells, Faculty Feedback, and Forward Motion
LineTech wrapped up another busy week with our first QRB, where we got useful feedback and some extra direction from faculty reviewers on our project plan and technical approach. One of the biggest takeaways was clearer guidance on our FEA… Read More
Week 17: Time to Build!
LineTech had another busy (and exciting) week as the build phase of our automatic transmission line hoist continued to ramp up. Between redesigns, calculations, and hardware starting to appear on benches, things are finally feeling very real. On the mechanical… Read More
Week 16: Getting Ready to Build!
LineTech is officially back after winter break, and this week marked the start of the spring build phase for our automatic transmission line hoist. With the new semester underway, parts have begun arriving in the lab, making it feel like… Read More