9/23/2023 Update
Recap
- Began working on Lasersaur as a lab manager project for this semester
- Installed software LaserGRBL to control the Lasersaur
- Spoke with previous Lasersaur team to understand the project status
- Got the two new KeWee Energy Meters members on board and up to speed on the project
- Ran tests of the current hardware
- Began selecting components for placing on a board file for the KeWee Meter hardware
To-do
- Finish selecting components for KeWee Meter board file
- Meet up with Lasersaur team to practice controlling the machine
- Meet up with rest of team to help with further hardware development
10/7/23 Update
Recap
- Made CDR Slides
- Worked on KeWee Meter PCB board file
- Helping with getting the Arduino Nano working with the software
To-do
- Finish the PCB board file
- Work on modeling the enclosure for the KeWee meter device
10/28/23 Update
Recap
- Selected components for the KeWee Meters PCB
- Made a list of materials to order next week
To-do
- Order the selected parts
- Finish designing a PCB layout to attach components to
- Begin on the device enclosure model
11/12/23 Update
Recap
- Ordered parts for the KeWee meter PCB
- Did research for a relay that would allow control over the device (act as a smart plug) and ordered it
- Created footprints for the components on the KeWee meter PCB
To-do
- Create a PCB layout so it can be printed from the Plexus Lab
- Begin working on the device enclosure