Howard Ma’s Weekly Status Report for 4/12/25

Personal Accomplishments

  • Focused on modeling and preparing parts for 3D printing, including iterating through several failed prints and design adjustments to ensure proper fit and function with other components. These parts will be key to mounting and aligning system modules like the stirrer and cup positioning.
  • Took the lead in planning the architecture and physical layout of the final system, including the positioning of valves and how to conceal and organize circuit boards within the structure for both aesthetics and protection from liquid.

  • Assisted in flow rate testing and valve dispense calibration, helping verify the timing needed to achieve consistent and accurate drink volumes across different tube and valve configurations.

Next Week Deliverables

  • Finish printing and installing final mechanical components.

  • Full system integration using finalized layout.

  • Continue tuning valve timing, flowrate control and stirrer during testing.

Status: On Schedule

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