Liquid Controller Client: Ian Bird, Ph.D Team Members: Steve Welch (Leader) Joe Decker (Communications) Justin Gearing (BSAC) Dan Miller (BWIG) 9/12/08 – 9/18/08 Problem Statement: Currently, reagents are added manually when testing cell signal functioning under a microscope. This leads to problems regarding accuracy of timing and amount. To resolve this issue, an automatic system is desired. This system will use pumps controlled by a computer interface to precisely deliver required reagents. Last Week’s Goals • Meet with client – 1:00 pm Friday, September 12, in Meriter Hospital lobby • Initiate background research • Brainstorm design ideas Summary of Accomplishments • Met with client • Learned specific aspects and goals of project • Initiated background research on valve systems • Brainstormed several ideas for design • Wrote rough draft of PDS This Week’s Goals • Meet with client – 12:00 pm Friday, September 19, in Meriter Hospital lobby • Order two-way voltage controlled valve for additional research and development • Control valve with simple battery system (solidify fundamental design) • Obtain additional supplies needed for valve function, including syringe, battery, wiring, and HPLC 1/12” diameter tubing Project Difficulties • More knowledge and expertise needed to ascertain the correct valve that satisfies the design’s needsActivities Name This Week Joe Decker - Justin Gearing - Dan Miller Website setup, 1 hr Steve Welch Background valve research, 30 min Team Advisor meeting, 30 min Client meeting, 1.5 hr PDS rough draft, 1.5 hr Cumulative (Hr) Joe Decker - Justin Gearing - Dan Miller 1.0 Steve Welch 0.5 Team 3.5 Total 5.0 Expenses • None thus far September October November December 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 Product Development Background research Develop design alternatives Select final design Order parts Construction Testing Presentations Midsemester Final Deliverables Progress Reports Midsemester Report 10/22 Final Report 12/10 Meetings Advisor Client
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