Monday, March 14, 2011

March 14 Log

Finishing touches on Poster and laid out the final electrical components.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

March 9 Log

Working on the poster layout. Waiting for Quick disconnects and motors.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Feb. 14 Log

Happy Valentines Day! Today I am installing switches to the controller.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Feb. 9th Log

Got the Syllabus today and began planning out time frames for when I will do the Tri-Fold board.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Assembly


Tether Supplies
  • Thermostat wires
  • Quick disconnects (Male)

Tether Assembly
    1. Cut two 20m lengths
    2. Strip both ends of all wires 2 inches
    3. Crimp male quick disconnects on each end of each wire
    4. Zip-tie all wires together at 1m increments

Controller Supplies
  • Thermostat wires
  • 5 double pole double throw center off switches
  • 2 single pole single throw switches
  • Female disconnects
  • Tupperware container

Controller Assembly
    1. Cut slits into the lid of the Tupperware
    2. Cut slits into the bottom of the Tupperware
    3. Cut 1/2m of thermostat wire
    4. Strip both ends of all thermostat wire
    5. Insert switches into the slits
    6. Crimp female disconnects to on end of the wire
    7. Wire the Switches

Motor Supplies
  • Atwood 3000 Motor
  • 1m thermostat wire
  • Hose clamps
  • Zip-ties

Motor Assembly
    1. Cut thermostat wire
    2. Splice to motor
    3. Crimp female disconnects

Camera Assembly
  1. Crimp female disconnect to POWER wire
  2. Crimp female disconnect to VISUAL wire

Feb. 3 Log

Went over diagrams with Ms. Green and helped me organize my thoughts.