Week 12: 11/8 - 11/14

This week:

-> Contacted MEP about 3D printing a prototype for our presentation after Thanksgiving.

-> Contacted Central Shop on SJSU to consult a professional about the most optimal way to mill our custom case for the most. Also wanted to ask about cost and time.

-> Spoke with Dr. Furman about other shop recommendations.

-> Delivered controller to controls team.

-> Meet with bogie interaction team to talk about spacing for our axle.

-> Did an estimate for material cost


Next Week and on:

-> Check in on CAD team within our motor team and push for progress.

-> Purchase material for our axle and case by end of the month

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