John Wloch Wind-Aid Preliminary Design Review 1 April 2008 Andy CrutchfieldJames Gates Keri Macaulay David Rupp

Current Status – On Schedule Prototype assembly completed Prototype testing begun Wind-Aid Show Stoppers: High startup generator torque We are on schedule, per group and class project timetables

Last Week Action Item 1: Finished prototype assembly Utilized all machined and purchased items Assembly methods analyzed Action Item 2: Began testing prototype A mechanical weakness detected Startup torque greater than expected 3V in 9-11 mph wind Wind-Aid

Last Week Wind-Aid Testing—without load

Last Week Wind-Aid Testing—With Load

Next Week Action Item 1: Complete initial documentation of project Executive Summary Supporting design information Graphics Wind-Aid Action Item 2: Electronic circuits and coding Begin coding for intelligent design Work toward constructing final prototype circuits

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