Zuhieb’s Status Report for 4/6/2024

This week I worked mainly on improving the lifting mechanism. The pulley system was not very stable and adding a tilt mechanism with different-length strings would be very unreliable. Therefore, I worked on building a guide rail system for the scanner, using a counterweight system to eliminate the issue of weight. I also worked on implementing a tilt mechanism so we can get more scans and not be limited to the x-y plane. Next week I plan to finalize both of these components so we start reliably testing for our metrics. This adjustment has put me a bit behind schedule but I will be working extra this week, using the time off with carnival. In terms of verification, I will be comparing the readings from the distance sensor and the true height to ensure that they match. I will also be stress-testing the entire lift mechanism to ensure its sturdiness through repeated deployment.