Group: This week, we focused on both hardware assembly and software development as more components began arriving. We started putting together the available parts of the device and continued refining the case design to ensure it can withstand environmental conditions. In parallel, we worked on developing scripts for processing sensor data and began building out the backend to handle data flow and visualization. We also planned our upcoming field visit to better understand deployment conditions. Next week, we aim to continue assembly, integrate sensors, and prepare for testing and the demo.
Ines: This week I focused on finishing up the last details of the case for the device, along with further exploring the weather tests we should prepare for. As our hardware components are slowly arriving, Sanjana and I are also starting assembly. I’ve also written out the logic of a couple of scripts. This week we will finalize the assembly of all components, but the thermal camera and the spectroscopy sensors as they have yet to arrive. Sanjana and I will be spending this week preparing for the demo, this means getting all the components that we have assembled, and figuring out wifi transmissions for temperature and humidity sensors (as we have that sensor).
Sanjana: As we’ve been waiting for all of our components to arrive, Ines and I have started working on the parts of our project that can be done without needing the physical components. Ines took the lead on modeling the 3D printed case that will enclose our device. At the beginning of the week we worked together to ideate what we wanted this case to look like to prioritize safety of the device, especially with a variety of environmental factors. We decided to design the case to have three 3D-printed sides, to allow accessibility on the the last side. We will attach a clear piece of plastic on this side after the container is 3D printed. After deciding on the basic design of the container, Ines took the lead on its modeling. Next, I moved on to writing the python scripts that we will use to do all the in-unit computations. This includes calculating all of the vegetation indices we chose and preparing all the data for sending to the app for visualization. Towards the end of the week, we received most of our components so next week we are looking to begin assembling our device, especially the battery and environmental sensors.
Miffy: This week I focused on getting more involved with both the fieldwork and the backend development of our project. I will be joining the team in visiting the vineyard to better understand the real-world environment our device will operate in and to gather insights that can inform our system design. On the software side, I have been working on building out the backend infrastructure, including setting up data pipelines and structuring how sensor data will be processed, stored, and prepared for visualization in the app. In the coming week, I plan to continue developing the backend, integrate incoming sensor data, and support the team as we move into testing and demo preparation.