This week, I purchased and tested a new 12V electromagnet for the movement system due to the subpar performance of the 5V one. I also measured and modeled the chassis for the entire system to get rid of the old unstable mock prototype.
Design wise, the only update is the switch from the 5V electromagnet to a 12V one to act as the movement system.
Schedule wise, the team is mostly focusing on the software and PCB circuit design as planned. Feeding system has yet to be integrated to the software, but the software logic should be easy.
For next week, I will update the software for feeding system, print out the acrylic chassis for the entire system and assemble it with current built parts. I will also help with PCB design if needed since it’s the most risky aspect of our project currently.