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
Tag: Manufacturing
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 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 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