This week’s accomplishments
- Researched how Triac circuits can be used for AC current control, and how we could implement this into our PID loop for the kettle.
- Took apart the kettle that arrived this week and got a drawing for the kettle’s circuit schematic, and determined where I can jump the circuit to include the triac.
- Attended weekly lab.
- Created a detailed, step-by-step plan for all of our testing procedures. These can be found in the validation section of the design report.
- Worked with my team mates on the design report document. I personally focused on the design requirements, testing and verification, and project management sections.
Next Week’s Deliverables
- Next week I will finalize the design of the power management board and send it out to JLCPCB to get the boards fabricated. I will also place the order for the components from mouser / digikey.
- Once all of those arrive, I will reflow the board. This may not happen next week, as it is dependent on all of the components arriving on time.
- I will also design the triac for the kettle and order the components for it.
Status Report: On schedule