- Continued working on Solidworks model of SeaPerch. The model is now almost complete and comprehensive, containing every detail required for the construction which the group has worked out so far.
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| Figure 2: Changes so far: added mounting brackets for the motors, added the big red floaties on the top, added bushings for the center pipe where the belts will be. |
- Finished a bill of materials for the submersible. Extra material was acquired from the Drexel Formula SAE team, because it was just lying around unused.
- Cut all PVC pipes to length to allow frame assembly to take place.
- Assembly of the SeaPerch frame was completed, proving that the modifications to the frame were workable.
- Aluminum brackets were fabricated, to allow the center pole containing the motors to rotate freely.
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| Bending aluminum around pipe to make a bracket. Safety was a priority in this fabrication procedure. |
- Holes were drilled in PVC joints to allow water to enter the PVC pipes making up the SeaPerch frame, making it neutrally buoyant.
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| A drill press was used to drill holes into the PVC pipe fittings. |
Next week's goals including finalizing the electrical system design and making the motors waterproof.
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