Bangarang Musical Engineering University of Notre Dame Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Group Members: Roberto Ayala, Ryan Bradley, Pat Fox, Matt Medlock, Mike Tieu

Status of Design Concept Design currently visualized:

Status of Design Concept Design Status: Design Status: --Majority of parts are ordered including… -Pressure Sensors $40 -Finger Tip Slips $5 -drums $45! --housing unit design has been decided on

Status of Design Concept Project Scheduling Project Scheduling - Behind schedule but driving forward and under budget Showstoppers Showstoppers - How the selected solenoids will drive the drum stick

Last Week’s Action Items Item: Item: -Buy prototype components Action: Action: -had a meeting on the Tuesday before break to decide on specific parts Outcome: Outcome: - 17” long standard drum stick ¾” diameter - 0 to 1 lb pressure sensors - finger tip slips - electronic components from Mr. Brownell - electronic components from Mr. Brownell

Last Week’s Action Items Item: Item: -Decide on pivot configuration Action: Action: - met on 9/5/06 to discuss pivot design Outcome: Outcome: - trade studies were necessary - specifics not worked out 10.5” from pivot to drum tip

Last Week’s Action Items Item: Item: -Build frame to house components Action: Action: -had a meeting on the Tuesday before break to determine necessary materials and specific dimensions Outcome: Outcome: - Housing unit based on drum dimensions Smaller drum: diameter 14.5” height 10” Larger drum: diameter 15.5” height 12” - frame has not been built yet

This Week’s Action Items Item: Item: - Define quantifiable prototype requirements Action: Action: meet and decide on requirements such as… - frequency of drum impact - total weight - volume levels

This Week’s Action Items Item: Item: Order the two solenoids Action: Action: - Use trade studies - Ryan will order on this Tuesday

This Week’s Action Items Item: Item: Build housing frame Action: Action: - Pat Fox is building the frame by Sunday - Pat Fox is building the frame by Sunday

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