Progress Continues

IDT weren’t short on progress this week. Having made a big decision to change the method of data capture, we were full steam ahead to nail down the new mechanics defining the rotational motion from the sensor array. Adding to this we successfully programmed the new chips with a halving of latency times in communication and loop cycle time. A 3D test rig has been designed to validate the new chip design and test differing locations around a mock gum guard. The feedback device team had some great work completed on the GUI/Simulink live feedback with a successful link made between serial communications and the programme. This opens the door to live testing in the following week and work on implementing the mechanics we have defined so far as well as a test equation to determine concussion likelihood.

The feedback device wasn’t the only progress made this week, with the FEA team making great strides in gaining access to the supercomputer and ensuring the load cases we have are ready to go with our new member Tuan taking over the responsibility for this.

With Robert completing the design report ahead of schedule we are in a really fortunate position with more hands on deck. This will go far to paint a picture for anyone wanting to see the design process and concepts we have worked through to get to the point where we deliver our final paperwork.

Lastly, the members of IDT from the University of Strathclyde completed an interim report for our home campus detailing the work completed up to this point.

Next week we look forward to validating the new sensory array, completing FEA analysis and developing a framework for the data output. Furthermore, 3d scanning of a custom gum guard as well as implementation of a test rig designed by us will take place.

Overall a great week with another exciting week ahead of us.