March 15, 2015
Yesterday was a special “pi” day since the date was 3/14/15, a good approximation to the digits of pi (3.1415926…).
We did a test last week with the Enfield valves and controllers and got good speed and control on the smaller cylinders, but speed was about of what we need when using the big 3″ cylinders. Our belief was that we were flow limited because we were using narrow (1/4″ pneumatic hose). We ordered some 3/8″ hose and fittings, and Ed did a test that verified that the speed is now plenty fast. That’s a big deal. We really didn’t have a plan B.
Meanwhile, Thelonious, Sam, and Sammy continued work on the torso:
including testing out the mounting of the shoulder and elbow:
Gabriel and Cole designed and laid out the PC board for the final suit. This is likely the last custom board we’ll need for the project.
Ed and Connor continued their work on the joystick mount to control the arms:
And what session would be complete without a Cyber Sammy?!
