Over the past two weeks I did a few things. First we completed work as a team on our design report I helped with the implementation intro and the project management. Additionally I added a page for the pill tracking dashboard cleaned and cleaned up some of the web application code style. Then modified some modles to make things more clear.
Aneesha Bhattacharjee Status Report 3/8/2025
The previous week was spent refining our design in the design report where I did sections 2, 4, and 6, as well as making adjustments to our 3D printed model for the compartment and the disc. Based on feedback from the professor and TA, as well as our design requirements I made the following adjustments to our 3D model. For the compartment, the diameter at the bottom of the runner was smaller then we specified and I tried 3 different pills and only 2 of them worked as we need it to so I decided to increase the diameter by 2mm from the current 9mm to still align with the average pill size. Additionally, I made the disc slightly smaller to reduce weight and size of our components while keeping the same functionality. This will allow for a more compact design and efficient use of our budget. Then I made a model for the housing where we need to be able to mount the components. To mount the funnels, I created a holder that will be attached to the back panel of the housing and I’ve adjusted the funnel compartment to be thicker at the top so it can hold (see attached photos) and to mount the servos, I added a simple holder on the panel where the disc is for the servo motor. Since we need this panel to be specific to our 3D printed design, we will 3D print the back panel of the housing, as it will still be within budget. All the 3D printed components will finish printing this coming week and I will start focusing on the dashboard for the pills.
Team Status Report for 3/8/2025
The most significant risks that could jeopardize the project are the performance of the servo motors turning with the pill dispensing disks on it. Given the torque the motors operate at and the weight of the pill dispensing disks, we believe that it should work. However, in case this doesn’t work, we have been adjusting our pill dispensing disks to be a lighter weight.
A change we had made to our design was choosing a different load cell. This had cost us an additional $10 and fits into our budget. We had ordered a new cell because we had mistakenly purchased a 780g cell, thinking it was a 780mg cell. After completing the design tradeoff section of the design report, we realized this design mistake, and we bought a 100g load cell instead. This did not impact our schedule as the delivery was through Amazon.
For the week 4 specific status report, part A was written by Aneesha, part B was written by MM, and part C was written by Taylor.
Part A: Our product seeks to improve the problems associated with the medication taking process globally. The device provides automated medication management, which is crucial for people with limited hand mobility, elderly individuals, and people with cognitive impairments who may forget to take their medications in a timely manner. By ensuring accurate dosing and reducing the risk of medication errors that can impact anyone across the world. Additionally, by integrating an app with our machine, our product aligns with global trends in digital health and telemedicine, where digital services are increasingly being used for medication management in both developed and developing countries.
Part B: Our product addresses several cultural aspects. For example, family members who have taken on a caregiver role to care for a loved one can find this product beneficial to either: (1) give the loved one more independence by receiving reminders via the app not via the caregiver (2) take some weight off of the caregivers shoulders of remembering which pills their loved ones need to take at a specific time. By giving loved ones some more independence, it can allow them to stay in their homes longer before moving into assisted living or prevent them from hiring in-home care. This is great for individuals who might have financial concerns.
Part C: While this project does not focus on environmental impact it was designed with environmental factors. The project was designed so in the long run consumers could potentially reduce the waste of pill bottles used. Additionally the project this week was designed this week to be smaller then the original design so it would take less energy to power. Additionally the project is designed to be safe for organisms to consume medication out of being non toxic. Additionally the product is designed using sustainable 3D printing materials.
MM Demangone’s Status Report for 3/8/2025
Over these past two weeks, I had worked on a variety of tasks. First off, I had worked on the design proposal, specifically sections 3, 5, 7, 8, project diagrams, and general formatting. Additionally, I had gone through the process of updating our markups and ordering a new load cell. I began working on my ethics assignment. Lastly, I had finished one of my tasks due on the 10th; I had added the pill notifications to alert users to take the medication on our web app. I have included the link to the pill notification alert Github below. For this upcoming week, I plan to finish my ethics assignment, implement bluetooth on the software and hardware sides, and implement the pill refill notification. I am on track with our project’s schedule.
https://github.com/tkoda1/Capstone/commit/ce95b24671d35565f74222b3641833a28e5b7784
MM Demangone’s Status Report for 2/22/2025
This week, I had prepared for and given the design review presentation. I had also picked up our packages that were delivered to the ECE receiving room. I had begun working on our design review presentation, primarily the cost breakdown, testing sections, and formatting our timeline. Based on the questions and comments made in our presentation, I have added those recommendations into the design report. However, based on the design feedback my group receives this week, I plan on going back through these sections and adjusting what is needed. For the upcoming week, I plan on finishing the design report (due Saturday) as well as working on the MySQL database creation (due Friday). I plan on meeting with my group this week to begin distributing parts, so we can work on our respective tasks. I am on track with our project schedule!
Taylor Koda’s Status Report for 2/22/2025
Worked more on the web development side of the project. I worked on adding more style to the page then also adding a user info page and updating the pill box. Tmr I will finish up the login form. Also did my peer reviews! I also then worked some on the design repoort. Just more of the same no really major updates.
Aneesha’s Status Report 2/22/2025
My responsibilities this past week have been the 3D printed device and models. I adjusted the compartment design on TinkerCAD to make it a little smaller since we need six compartments and we do not want the device to be too large while still meeting our use case requirements. I put in a request for 3D printing for a single compartment and a single disc and they finished printing on Friday. I was not able to go pick them up on Friday due to my job but I will be able to either Sunday or Monday and there should be no delays. The printing did not take much time and once we verify the printed components meet our requirements, I will 3D print the rest of the components and start assembling the device. Over the next week and into spring break, I will be working on the pill-tracking dashboard as well. Currently, I am on track with the schedule that we have made.
Team Status Report 2/22/2025
This week we have made progress on finalizing hardware components and design for the device. Last week we were working on the CAD models for the components of our device we were going to 3D print, the compartments, and the disc. We have 3D printed one of each and we will go in on Sunday or Monday to pick them up and make sure they fit the amount of pills we need and are also compatible in size with the servo motors. Once we confirm that we will 3D print the rest of the models. The 3D printing was done by FabLab in TechSpark and should be well within the remainder of our budget. We have mostly been working on the design report that is due next Friday and going into thorough detail with our design based on questions and feedback we received during the presentation. All the hardware components we ordered have arrived and this week we are ready to start building the device. We will also simultaneously be working on the software components, particularly the database for tracking the pills in our compartment. In the last week, the basic app configuration and style were completed so now we will start working on the pill tracking database. Our schedule accounts for Taylor’s absence due to her surgery but she has been able to contribute a lot as she recovers. We are currently on track with our schedule.
Aneesha’s Status Report 2/15/25
For this week, I have been working on the design slides and document. I have been working on the CAD design for the compartments of the dispensing device so we can 3D print. I made the individual designs for the pill storage and the rotating disc meant to dispense the pill based on dimension calculations that take into account average pill sizes, prevent jamming of pills, and creating an easy path for the pill from the compartments to the load cell. Then I made a 3D model of how all the components will be arranged within housing. Next week, we will be able to start 3D printing the components and I will continue to work on the physical device and the software elements that track the pills. Below is a link to all the CAD models mentioned above.
Taylor Status Report Feb 15
Worked on the website, did the Django model and also a lot of the basic web functionality and style. Then I also made a github that I shared with team members. Also worked on some of the slides for the design proposal. I also made a project tracker on github see here https://github.com/users/tkoda1/projects/2/views/1. Then wednesday I got a neck surgery which went poorly. They ended up stabbing my jugular vein and I have been in the hospital with a neck drain since. SO, I am writing this status report from the hospital. I also had a massive infection overall not doing to well.