4/24/13
The
wheels have arrived, so work can begin once I purchase my parts, such as the
axle, washers, bolts, etc.
4/26/13
I
have not yet begun construction, but I also have yet to get some of my parts
from the hardware store.
5/3/13
Not
only have I gotten my parts, but Mr. Cuttrell and I have begun to shape the
wood to make the frame. However, the
sizes are off between that and my CAD views, so I must redraw them to continue
with no mistakes later on.
5/8/13
All
wood has been cut and I’ve started to fit my rear axle on, despite some issued
with the angling of the axle holders. The
front steering system is also proving to be a problem due to odd angles of the “steering
column”, which must be looked into.
5/10/15
All
parts of the frame are cut out and ready to be attached once the individual
parts are ready to be assembled. The
rear axle is finished and the steering system is near completed.
5/15/13
With
the steering system completed, the land sailor frame has been put
together. With the structure finished,
all that is left is to attach the electronics to the frame to control steering
and the sail.
5/17/13
Still
waiting for the servos to get here, but construction has been completed.
5/22/13
Upon the servos arriving, we
realize that there is no battery included in the kit, so it must be purchased
on my own. I’ve also realized I know
nothing about servo programming, so I will be reading the guidebook over the
weekend.
5/28/13
After
reading the manual, programming the servos has become much easier, and they will
be applied shortly. A battery and
charger have also been purchased in order to run the servos.
5/31/13
The
servos have been calibrated and hooked up.
All servos must now be attached to the frame as seen in the CAD renderings
6/5/13
I
started to work on personal evaluation and I continued to finish construction. Also, I finished my poster for the upcoming
senior project night.
