This past week I focused on implementing the suction cup for our manipulator and helping Sophia debug the NAPS2 code we’re using to talk to our scanner. We’re able to toggle the suction cup on and off and have succeeded in lifting objects as heavy as my phone. With a t-connector, scissors, and hot glue, I was able to create a right-angle connection between the suction cup and the air tubing running to the pump. From here, we just need a 3D-printed piece that connects to a bearing on the stepper motor and aligns the suction cup with the shaft. I’m already working on its design, and we should have it 3D-printed by Wednesday. The stepper motor shaft will also need to be cut to accommodate this; I’ve already talked with the TechSpark machine shop, and we are able to make this cut anytime this week.