After hours of deliberation both in lab and outside of class, and after reflecting on the various possibilities for stand structure design, we have decided on three different iterations to model in Fusion360. One will consist of a tripod base for easy leveling for different surfaces, while the other has a more standard rectangular base. These first two will have one 3" PVC functioning as the main structural component. The third design will consist of 3 smaller (2" diameter) PVC, arranged in a triangular pattern to function as the structure, with rectangular plates on the base.
Each team member will be in charge of creating one of these CAD models, in hopes that they will be finished by the weekend. We may also use Fusion360's built-in structure/stress analysis to test the dynamics acting on each of the designs. Overall, we hope to have a final decision on the stand design by this weekend, as the following weeking (4/23) is the date that we will be constructing the stands themselves.
Other issues to iron out are the scale/materials of the prototypes, and also a final deliberation on the material used for the plates at the top and the bottom of the stand (essentially determining whether steel is the best/most appropriate option for base material). Again, we hope to have these issues ironed out by the start of lab next week so that we can accurately formulate a list of necessary parts/materials needed when we visit a hardware store prior to construction.
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