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Meet the '07 - '08 Team


Milestones for the Controls Group

Milestones for the Linear Actuators Group

Photos

Rules for Competition

Appendix A: Analysis of Tow Cone

Appendix B: Solid Works Drawings for the Tow Cone


Mid-Term Report for the Controls Group

Mid-Term Report for the Linear Actuators

Details on how to become Scuba Certified

Final Report

Poster for Controls

Poster for Linear Actuators

Lab for Linear Actuators

Lab for Controls Group

• September 18, 2007 Initial Milestones (Completed)
• September 21, 2007 All appointments for Scuba Certification Due (Completed)
• September 25, 2007 Rules for the Competition (Completed)
• October 4, 2007 : Learn basic stamp programming (Completed)
• October 6,2007 : Check existing control system (Completed)
• October 10, 2007: First web page goes live with introductory page and menu on left.  Page must include resumes, individual photos and milestones. (Completed)
• October 15, 2007: Design joystick circuitry ( Completed)
• October 17, 2007: First version of programming for the joystick(Completed) 
• October All forms for competition filled out and sent in (can't complete until a later date)
• October 24, 2007 : Design and Build tow cone (Completed)
• November 7, 2007: Milestone review(Completed)
• November 12, 2007: Create joystick/Basic STAMP chip (Completed)
• November 12, 2007:  Modify the existing manual controls to eliminate rough edges and create a more ergonomical design (Completed)
• November 21, 2007:  Adjust the position of the manual controls to allow for easier access (Completed)
• November 27, 2007: Compare Design concepts  for the joystick design concept to put into production ( Completed)
• November 29, 2007: Begin installation of the bow planes (Completed)
• December 4, 2007: Attach serial port to circuit board (Completed) 
• December 4, 2007: Create housing for circuit boards (Completed)
• December 6, 2007: Combine Basic STAMP chip with serial chip (Completed)
• December 5, 2007: Draft Midterm Report (Completed)
• December  6, 2007: Order the 400 Series Buccaneer Environmentally Sealed Connectors(Completed)
• December 11, 2007:  Joystick Fabrication and first water test of the joystick due (Completed)
• December 13, 2007: Integrated fly-by-wire (Completed)
• December 19, 2007: Final midterm report  (Completed)

• January 31, 2008: $200 registration fee due for the completion (Completed)
• March 12, 2008: Online portion of scuba training finished (Completed)
• March 18, 2008: Begin in water training for scuba certification (Completed)
• March 20, 2008: Review safety requirements and make necessary changes (Completed)
• April 6, 2008: Open water dive and final scuba certification (Completed)
• April 2008: Test results from the  stabilization of the sub, modified safety devices, servos in the water, bow planes and adjustments to their angle (Completed)
• April 14, 2008 :  Installation into sub complete and any finishing touches (Completed)
• Maine Day, April 30, 2008: Lab Cleanup (Completed)
• May 2008: Final Report and Poster  (Completed)
• May 2008: Prepare an Oral Design Presentation that meets competition requirements (Completed)
  
• May 2008: Paint the inside of the sub (Completed)
• May 1, 2008: Open House -- Review of Projects  (Completed)