1. John Wloch Wind-Aid Preliminary Design Review 25 March 2008 Andy CrutchfieldJames Gates Keri MacaulayDavid Rupp

2. Current Status – On Schedule CAD assembly completed Prototype assembly to complete Prototype testing to begin Wind-Aid Show Stoppers: None at this time We are on schedule, per group and class project timetables

3. Last Week Action Item 1: Purchased HDPE and other components HDPE was purchased and machined into parts Other components were purchased (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) Wind-Aid Action Item 2: Finished CAD model CAD model of prototype was completed, with the exception of cosmetic parts (bolts, nuts, etc.)

4. Last Week Wind-Aid Platform for generator Hub for the blades Purchased Components U-bolt Pipe coupler ¼” Bolts ¼” Nuts ½” Washers Epoxy glue L-brackets Machine screws Clasps

5. Next Week Action Item 1: Finish prototype assembly Utilize all of the components that were machined and purchased to complete the assembly of the prototype. Action Item 2: Begin testing prototype Electronic output Mechanical behavior Ease of set up Wind-Aid

6. Questions?