2/15-2/22

During this week, I went to the celebration of research to show the purpose and the basis of the project we are currently working on. It was an excellent experience to witness just how important the project is and how people react to such advancements. The many reactions gave me a sense of great motivation to successfully complete the project. Also, TechShop access was granted and I am just waiting on the access codes to add any classes and began manufacturing of the remaining parts. Some parts, fasteners, will be order soon to have most parts at hand. All efforts are to be done in a manner where we will be able to make the deadlines imposed.

2/8-2/15

During this week acquiring access to the shops was of most importance to begin the manufacturing of the parts. The forms required to have access to the shop in campus and tequShop were submitted. Also, before ordering the last remaining parts, I began checking the design of the steering system in order to make sure that the components will work well and any interference with the rails will be avoided. It was a difficult task to mate the different components in solid works. In every attempt a error existed while mating the timing belt as well as the slot component of the steering system. Ultimately with the assistance of Michael, he was able to figure out the problem and find the solution to successfully acquire motion in Solidworks. With such advancement I will be able to asses the adjustments necessary to fix any problems.

2/1-2/8

During the winter break and all the way through February 8, I began to double check our current design to ensure that any calculations or any other aspect of the project were correct. Always checking for errors is a good way to keep the design in the right track. In the first week of spring 2017, the manufacturing has began. I will be taking care and manufacturing the numerous shafts in the design. I began by submitting the application in order to have access to Teq. Shop. The shop will be our main place of work. Also, access to the sjsu shop will also be obtain to ensure the constant availability of the machines necessary for the project. A list of materials and priority was made to maintain everything on track. As soon as I obtain access to the shops mentioned I will began working on the parts I will be manufacturing. At the moment I will be looking into the dynamics of the steering  in CAD and making sure that the design works properly before buying some major remaining parts. Eventually, the remaining parts will be order to implement into the system. Some parts, fasteners for example, will be order soon.