AME Senior Design Group E3: Hewlett-Packers February 19, 2008 Caitlin Feely Ben Nelessen JJ Rees Jamie Rowland Patrick Tennant

Project Description Robo-Football Demonstration and Competition Development Intercollegiate robotic “football” competition to encourage interest in science and engineering Develop robot-based game with elements similar to American Football Develop rules of the game and design robot(s) to demonstrate its fundamental features and technology for the game

Previous Week’s Action Items Item 1 : Start Trade Studies – Trade Study Proposals turned in – Begin research and analysis individually Item 2: Buy Parts for Air Cannon – Went to Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Ferguson’s – Acquired pipes, joiners, end caps, primer and cement – Ordered Schrader valve and 2.5” PVC pipe online – Acquired tennis balls

Current Status Current Graphic – Air Cannon to be built Design Status – Finishing Trade Studies – Beginning to order prototype components – Air Cannon parts ordered Schedule – Weren’t able to get 2.5” PVC and Schrader valve but were able to order online – On schedule

Current Graphic Air Cannon ours will be modeled after

Next Week’s Action Items Item 1: Finish Trade Studies – Complete analysis and documentation – Present results to rest of group – Make all design decisions relevant to prototype Item 2: Prepare Parts for Air Cannon Assembly – Cut PVC pipes to desired lengths – Drill necessary holes into pipes and end caps – Apply adhesive primer where needed

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