1. What did you personally accomplish this week on the project?
- This week, I prepared and presented the design presentation to the team and class, where I detailed the bracelet design and its components.
- Based on feedback from the presentation, I made changes to the bracelet’s haptic feedback system. Initially, we planned for binary (on/off) feedback, but I adjusted the design to include a microcontroller that allows the vibration intensity to ramp up and down, offering more dynamic feedback based on different emotional states.
- I finalized the exact Adafruit Feather model (Assembled Adafruit HUZZAH32 – ESP32 Feather Board – with Stacking Headers) that we’ll use, ensuring it has the required functionality for our project.
- I sent my final circuit design to the group TA and two faculty members for review before ordering the necessary components.
- After further consideration of the design, I concluded that we do not need to create a PCB for this phase of the project. Instead, we will 3D print an enclosure and solder the components together to demonstrate the project effectively. My design inspiration came from researching other similar projects. The most relevant is the following:
- https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-vibration-bracelet
2. Is your progress on schedule or behind?
- My progress is on schedule. I have made significant design adjustments based on feedback, finalized the necessary components, and completed the design review process.
3. What deliverables do you hope to complete in the next week?
- I plan to place the order for the components after receiving feedback from the TA and faculty.
- Begin working on the 3D printed enclosure for the bracelet.