What did I accomplish?
I designed the coupling mechanism and began 3D printing prototypes. I also designed the flapper and 3D printed prototypes for that. I improved the game board model and sought feedback from my partners.
I pondered alternative game board materials, such as hardboard. Acrylic will be very low friction, but it is expensive and can be tough to work with. Hardboard may have low enough friction.
Am I on schedule or behind?
I think after adapting my schedule to fit my delayed gantry arrival, I am on schedule. Over Spring break, I worked on the things I sought to beforhand.
What do I hope to complete in the next week?
If my steel rod comes in, I want to make a prototype of the game puck to enable Vivian to make forward progress with the flapper system. I want to pass off the coupling mechanism work to her as well so that I can focus on the gantry, as it should be arriving soon.
I want to meet with the team to finalize a game board surface design so that we can at least have a prototype to work with in the following week.