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
Tag: Design
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 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 10: Prototype Preparations!
Prototype model for demonstration at PID. Onward and forward! With Prototype Inspection Day (PID) coming next week, the team has been busy planning, 3D printing, and assembling our first prototype. The goal of our prototype is to test the concept… Read More
Week 5: Designs, Costs, and PDR!
Inclement weather incoming! Not from Mother Nature, but from LineTech’s brainstorming. We successfully navigated this demanding week of design generation and documentation. Our primary focus has been conceptualizing and generating solutions for our automated conductor hoist, alongside refining our Preliminary… Read More