What did I accomplish?
I ordered my components for the gantry, starting with one axis. I began familiarizing myself with the control software I will be using, including FluidNC and G-Code. I also developed a 3D model of the game board.
Selecting the gantry took a lot of work, as it is a novel space to me, and it is quite complex. I tried to ensure the gantry architectures, firmware, motor controller boards, and motor drivers would be compatible and reach our performance targets.
Am I on schedule or behind?
I’m slightly behind schedule because my parts won’t arrive for another 2 weeks. Some of my parts weren’t approved when I put the order requests in, and some required much more research to understand their tradeoffs and compatibility.
What do I hope to complete in the next week?
I want to work on the coupling mechanism design, with a tentative parts list and at least 2 solutions to propose to my teammates.