Preliminary Design ReviewHMS ‘Hound Dog’

Matt PrygoskiMatt MorrisDan Zibton

Fred ThwaitesJay Slaggert

Thursday February 7, 2008

Previous Week’s ActionItem # 1

-Further Map and Test the GPS System- Determine Accuracy- Determine Repeatability

South Quad Stationary Test

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Previous Week’s ActionItem # 2

-Determine a Drive System- Met with Dr. Skaar- Initially considered a simulated tank drive

with roller chain connecting the front and back wheels on each side

- Chose 2 driven wheels and 2 casters

Current Status of Concept

Current Status of Concept

-Finalizing the Conceptual Model

-Key Features Include

- Two Independently Driven Wheels

- Two Casters

- Mast and Boom with 2 Sensors

- Electronic Compass

-On Schedule with No Showstoppers

Next Week’s Action Items

-Finalize Budget and Begin Purchasing Components

-Preliminary Prototyping

- CAD Modeling

- Physical Prototypes

Questions???

Thank you