This week Macro Mice gave the last presentation on our project, the Final Design Review. While we are happy with the results of our project, we are sad to leave it. While Macro Mice plans on continuing improving the prototype… Read More
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Prototype Inspection Day
Many weeks ago, Macro Mice gave an update on the current state of the prototype to receive feedback. Below are some screenshots from our presentation.
Building the Final Prototype
This week the final steps of our project have fully taken shape. On the physical side of the project, we have begun manufacturing the final iteration of the enclosure. This has been an exciting process as we finally get to realize concepts that have… Read More
Continuing the Prototype
This week, we continued work on the prototype. Physically, we soldered the wires of the IR beam and continued to play with the positioning of the lighting. Additionally, we have begun work on the final version of the physical enclosure of the Behavioral Unit. Aiming to be… Read More
QRB2
This week team Macro Mice was able to do additional tests with the live mice. This time the mice had newly punctured holes in their ears, which was extremely helpful. While we are unable to show any of these tests due… Read More
SLDR and End-of-Semester
Macro Mice finished the semester strong. We presented the current state of the Spiny Mouse Selfie during our System Level Design Review. We did not receive any feedback, so we think we’re on the right track. We plan to continue… Read More
Prototype Inspection Day Feedback
Earlier this week, we presented our current prototype for feedback from selected judges. Most criticisms surrounded around our selfie system. Some suggestions given include using multiple cameras, using video instead of images, using multiple sensors, and using mirrors. Some of these suggestions seem more likely to work and be useful, such as using video instead… Read More