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| The two Solenoid valves are up and running. |
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| Testing our wash dispensing system. |
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Western Blotting Group
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Standing Desk 11/5/2013
Our initial goal was to understand our client’s needs and then come with up with a possible design to solve the issue at hand. This initial goals have been accomplished and now we are focusing on our more detailed goals. Our current goals are to test the final design in SolidWorks, order materials and begin working in the shop to fabricate our desk. The goal for lab this week is to begin doing some fabrication and work on our final presentation.
Now with our final design in the process of being drawn up, we must decide how much of each material we will need to order. Since we ordered a chair with a gas spring we should be able to finalize our design now. We are beginning the fabrication this Tuesday which may pose to be difficult as we experiment with our new wood passes. Also, as some of our team members work on the fabrication, there must be tasks for the other members to have a productive lab time.
We are still finalizing the exact measurements and calculations we need for the design. It seems we may need to have a couple test runs to specify exactly what our desk will look like.
Currently, we are bringing together the wood, metal, Plexiglas and paint that we will be utilizing. We do not possess all of the metal in which the gas spring pump will attach to, adding this to the expense list. So far, we know for sure that the chair we bought which we are getting the gas spring from cost $38.99. Some bolts and nuts costed us $2.87. We also may purchase wood finish and Plexiglas to give our desk a finished look and are still looking at out various options.
Now with our final design in the process of being drawn up, we must decide how much of each material we will need to order. Since we ordered a chair with a gas spring we should be able to finalize our design now. We are beginning the fabrication this Tuesday which may pose to be difficult as we experiment with our new wood passes. Also, as some of our team members work on the fabrication, there must be tasks for the other members to have a productive lab time.
We are still finalizing the exact measurements and calculations we need for the design. It seems we may need to have a couple test runs to specify exactly what our desk will look like.
Currently, we are bringing together the wood, metal, Plexiglas and paint that we will be utilizing. We do not possess all of the metal in which the gas spring pump will attach to, adding this to the expense list. So far, we know for sure that the chair we bought which we are getting the gas spring from cost $38.99. Some bolts and nuts costed us $2.87. We also may purchase wood finish and Plexiglas to give our desk a finished look and are still looking at out various options.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Home Depot/True Value Next Week?
All groups let me know if you need 1-3 members to go to Home Depot or any other hardware store to examine the materials you may use during next week's lab period. I felt that it was very helpful for the Calming Room group. Please let me know ASAP so I can reserve a van and try to avoid any further van reservation complications and see if it is okay with Professor Vivanco. If you need to go, comment what group you are a part of, who will be going, your purpose of going/your plan of what to analyze and examine, where you need to visit, and estimation of needed time.
Project 1: Design Low-Cost Calming Space (Revised Problem Statement)
Problem Statement: Our project focuses on Juelz, a student with autism at Lowell Elementary School. The problem is that Juelz often becomes over stimulated and cannot focus. Due to this issue, the school has asked our team to design and fabricate a safe, calming enclosure. Our group plans to construct a house-like structure that is easy to assemble and disassemble. The structure will provide a comfortable environment tailored to Juelz’s specific needs within our budget of $200.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Project 2: Automating the Western Blotting Process
Plan A vs. Plan B
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Plan B Outline
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Friday, October 11, 2013
MONEY
Important reminder! Each group has $200 to work with. We thought it was $100 at the beginning of the course but have been informed that there is $200 per group.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Project 3: Standing Desk
Problem Statement: Our client, Kevin Rolnick, biology graduate from UW-Madison, has
experienced discomfort sitting down for long periods of time while
studying in the library. Research has found that sedentary behavior can
lead to risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
and musculoskeletal problems. Our group will fabricate a desk where
students are able to study while standing in order to prevent these
problems. In addition, the desk must be adjustable, durable, and
attractive while maintaining a budget of $100.
Project 2: Automating the Western Blotting System
Problem Statement: The
genetics department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants to partially
automate the process of Western Blotting. The problem with the current process
is that it is too time-consuming, and the department cannot afford the current
automated products on the market. Our team plans to create a device that
incubates and washes the membrane with minimal hands-on labor and a budget of
$100.
Project 1: Design Low-Cost Calming Space
Problem Statement: Our
project focuses on Juelz, a student with autism a Lowell elementary school, the
problem is that, due to Juelz’s daily overstimulation, the school has asked our
team to design and fabricate a safe, calming enclosure. Our group plans to
construct a house-like structure that provides a comfortable environment
tailored to Juelz’s specific needs within our budget of $100.
Tower Building (pictures)
Do you have some comments?
1. What are some the techniques that DID NOT work when building the paper towers?
2. What are some the techniques that worked when building the paper towers?
3. Describe what you would do differently when building the tallest self-standing paper tower.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Welcome to the Intro to Engineering Design Lab 302!
Welcome to the InterEGR 160 Design Lab 302, where freshmen students from the College of Engineering of UW-Madison work in teams on a design project for real-world clients.
Project 1: Design
Low-Cost Calming Space
Problem Statement: Our
project focuses on Juelz, a student with autism a Lowell elementary school, the
problem is that, due to Juelz’s daily overstimulation, the school has asked our
team to design and fabricate a safe, calming enclosure. Our group plans to
construct a house-like structure that provides a comfortable environment
tailored to Juelz’s specific needs within our budget of $100.
Team communicator: Therese Besser
Client: Amy Taebel
Project 2: Automating the Western Blotting System
Problem Statement: The
genetics department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants to partially
automate the process of Western Blotting. The problem with the current process
is that it is too time-consuming, and the department cannot afford the current
automated products on the market. Our team plans to create a device that
incubates and washes the membrane with minimal hands-on labor and a budget of
$100.
Team communicator: Emily Calbaum
Client:Joseph Walker
Project 3: Standing Desk
Problem Statement: Our client, Kevin Rolnick, biology graduate from UW-Madison, has
experienced discomfort sitting down for long periods of time while
studying in the library. Research has found that sedentary behavior can
lead to risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
and musculoskeletal problems. Our group will fabricate a desk where
students are able to study while standing in order to prevent these
problems. In addition, the desk must be adjustable, durable, and
attractive while maintaining a budget of $100.
Team communicator: Luke Shewchuk
Client: Kevin Rolnick
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