Week 1: 1/8-1/15

Initial website setup and invites sent out for collaboration. Developed initial site layout for Week 1 deliverables (Landing page, Project Ideas, Time & Effort, Progress Log, and Weekly Meetings). Researched information for project ideas and developed diagrams. Updated website with weekly progress. [19.33 Hours]

Documents were created to source information and build framework for Project 2 & 4 and they were then summarized and formatted to project ideas page on website [7 hours]

Researched project ideas, gathered resources, and defined project expectations. [3 Hours]

Group meetings were held to discuss project ideas, meeting times, website design and progress, and introduce and update our new group member Conner. Some group work together updating the website and familiarization of the Wixsite environment. [10.33 Hours]

Week 2: 1/16-1/22

Furthered research and revised project idea 1 (Tuner), researched a third project idea (Unmanned Ground Vehicle - UGV), updated the website based on suggestions from last weeks meeting and to prepare for Weekly Meeting #3. [19 Hours]

Revisions were made to Project 2 to better align with submission requirements, Project 6 was researched and posted on website [4 hours].

Researched project ideas and created draft for RF Positioning System. Became familiar with website editor and created first entries. [10 Hours]

Group meetings were held to discuss new project ideas for meeting #3, review website edits suggested from meeting #2, and plan for next weeks meeting. [2 Hours]

Week 3: 1/23-1/29

Furthered research and revised project idea 1 (Tuner), updated the website and prepared deliverables for Weekly Meeting #4. [7.5 Hours]

Additional information was produced for Project 2 & 6 after receiving feedback from Dr. Ejaz and information was posted to website [5 hours].

This week was spent further researching information needed for Project 5. Information for Project 5 was added to the log. Projects 1 & 2 were discussed and researched to begin aiding with all projects. [4.5 Hours]

Group chats this week covered expectations and deliverables needed for Week #4. [~2 Hours]

Week 4: 1/30-2/5

During the week, some greatly appreciated constructive thought was given to me, as a result, project 1 was completely revised to become a unique product. Project scope was defined, responsibilities divided, and the website was updated with deliverables for Weekly Meeting 5. [31 Hours]

Directly interfacing parts were selected for the Smart Water Faucet in order to validate power requirements. This lead to the integration of a regulator and battery. For the HBCS, scope of product behavior and goals were revised to be more conducive to its goal, and multiple simulations have been made to support its functionality [6 hrs]

After meeting with Dr. Ejaz and discussing project direction with the group, project ideas were shifted and associated effort was made to sustain the change. Features of the projects were researched and their necessity is considered. A rechargeable power source is considered and will continue to be researched to determine plausibility. [6 Hours]

A meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss development of projects since Thursday and what progress was made on the individual deliverables that were requested. [1.68 Hours].

Week 5: 2/6-2/12

This week was spent verifying capabilities of the selected MCU for project idea #1, further research into circuit requirements, developing basic algorithms, and the group voting on which project to move forward with. In favor of project idea #6, I began researching comparable products. [8 Hours]

Pending the two meetings to determine project directions. The Smart Water Faucet section on website was revised to make it more accurate and concise. Research was done on the specific mechanism for the wireless transmission, and the beginning stages of project have been segmented [3 hrs].

Time was spent researching comparable products to the M.U.S.A. and the HBCS and the proposal's ability to compete in these markets. The group held multiple meetings to discuss the future direction of the proposal and decided on pursuing the Smart Water Faucet. Further research was done to align the goals of project #6 with Prem and Zach's ideas. [3 Hours]

Group meetings were held Friday and Tuesday afternoon to discuss the pros, cons, and achievability of each project idea. On Friday, no vote was reached, however by Tuesday it was decided that we would pursue project idea #6, Smart Water Faucet. [2 Hours]

Week 6: 2/13-2/19

Project familiarization to start of the week, initial questions were developed and addressed in group meeting. Assisted with development of responsibility table. Began initial research into components that are useful for thermostat module. Website was redesigned, new submenus created, and weekly meetings, progress log, and time & effort table updated. [12 Hours]

Rough drafts of product visual depictions were made for the thermostat and regulator, an abstract page was created, and roles/responsibilities table was created & published. [6 hrs].

The group met on Tuesday to discuss the workload concerns and form solutions to determine the work each group member will do. After this meeting, I worked on the CAD modelling of the valve and began working on the enclosure for the "valve box". I added my biography and picture to the about us tab and continued research on the outlet unit. [5 Hours]

Group meetings were held to address questions regarding the selected project, Smart Water Faucet, and provide each group member a thorough understanding of the project as a whole and begin collaborative efforts. [1.5 Hours]

Week 7: 2/20-2/26

During the week research was conducted to determine suitable components for the thermostat enclosure in terms of size constraints and capability. Using this information a temporary drawing and a block diagram were created. With most components selected, the thermostat enclosures power budget and monetary budget can now be created. [9.5 Hours]

Revised introduction. Generated hardware block diagram, engineering specifications, and power budget for valve regulator. [6 hrs]

Researched and discussed potential MCUs and communication methods. A 3D model of the valve enclosure was created and a 2D drawing was generated. The models and survey have been added to the website. [10 Hours]

A group meeting was held to discuss deliverables for next week, workload division for the week, and to research some features for individual components that will be necessary to complete our project. [1.17 Hours]

Week 8: 2/27-3/5

During the week, resources for each component were gathered to begin researching Thermostat implementation and findings were documented. Drawings were updated per Dr. Ejaz's request. Templates were developed for remaining website pages. Added references for individual project ideas. [12 Hours]

Created rough drafts and embedded tables for power requirements, product requirements, responsibilities, and specifications into website page. Created requirements page. Added figure numbers and references to landing page. [7 hrs].

Time was spent this week researching DC converters and determining specifications for each component in the valve enclosure. Website maintenance is completed to add labels, survey descriptions and better options for website input in the future. [4 Hours]

Group discussion was held via group chat this week where workload plans for the week were distributed and updates were provided periodically. [~1 hour]

Week 9: 3/6-3/12

Revised and finalized block diagrams, and created modular block diagram. Updated specs, power, and budget for thermostat. Prepared and formatted the report, and wrote sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.8, and parts of 1.6. Distributed Survey. Added comparable products to home page. [20 Hours]

Revised all sections for Engineering Requirements table - Revised all valve regulator sections for Engineering Specifications table - Created a Power Specification & Proposed Budget table and filled out all valve regulator sections for each - Performed final formatting and embedment for all tables - Thevenized generator- acquired valve and measured power requirements [12 hrs].

Created the 3d model and 2d drawing for the thermostat. Models of both enclosures were added to the website in a 3d viewer. The dimensions of the valve enclosure were changed to match the thermostat enclosure. Survey was distributed and slight revisions to the survey were made. Results were analyzed and added to the report. MCU communication and SOC method were researched. [13 Hours]

A group meeting was held on the 6th, and weekly deliverables were distributed among group members. Various sections of the report were also outlined and a document was created to initiate the process [2 hrs].

Week 10: 3/13-3/19

Revised thermostat engineering specs and power specs. Researched circuit protection (detailed in PS datasheet), and proximity sensors for touchless activation. Wrote a workflow for the thermostat (testing/assembly). Altered LCD/i2C assembly for backlight control. Installed Arduino IDE and API. [10 Hours]

Made revisions to Engineering Specifications, Engineering Requirements, and Power Specifications table based on feedback from previous weeks meeting - Completed the following sections in the report: 1.4, 1.5.2 (partial), 1.55, 1.6, 1.6.1, and 2.2.4 (partial) [20 hrs]

Redistributed survey and analyzed data. Completed additional survey section of report and began writing other areas of report. Purchased 2nd arduino and flow/temperature sensor and began bluetooth testing. [4 Hours]

Group discussion was held to divide and distribute a workload for the next two weeks. Plans discussed were to address the remaining needs for the website (timeline, specs/requirements, block diagram), complete most of the report, and some research topics for each group member. [1.83 Hours]

Week 11: 3/20-3/26

Wrote report sections 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.5, 3.1, 3.4, and added multiple tables to the report. Revised GANTT chart layout and added some cells, created a weekly timeline, and created circuit schematics that illustrate voltage regulation and LCD backlight toggling in Multisim. [20 Hours]

Performed spectral analysis on generator to determine load influence on water pressure - Built tri-output debugging power supply for thermostat [7 hrs].

Completed report sections, continued bluetooth and software research/testing, made adjustments to landing page survey section and dimension drawings. [8 Hours]

Group discussion this week revisited the workload division from last weeks meeting, discussing achievements and remaining goals to meet before our next meeting with Dr. Ejaz, and what items will be left for consultation. [1.35 Hours]

Week 12: 3/27-4/2

This week was spent working on preliminary assembly of the thermostat power module and schematics, and included load / thermal testing. Continued writing and revisions were made to the report. Some progress made toward LCD backlight control using a transistor. [22 Hours]

Created and embedded general outline of GANTT timeline and time/effort table into website. Reviews and edits to report [5 hrs].

Continued filling out report sections and revising existing sections. Regained familiarity with Arduino IDE. Began working on weekly timeline. Website editions for easy use and clear direction. [10 Hours]

Group discussion this week focused on revisions to engineering requirements as specified by Dr. Ejaz., filling out the GANTT and weekly timelines, and working toward completion of the report. [2 Hours]

Week 13: 4/3-4/9

Continued preliminary work on the Thermostat power module circuit, which included testing voltages and determining the best voltage regulator. Created and built out a foundation for the presentation ready for information to be put in. Worked on the report more. Finished 95% of the thermostat power module. [20.5 Hours]

Additions to report, adjusted and updated tables in report for correct information and formatting [3hrs]

Revisited report to add and modify sections. Created software flowchart. Added survey and results to report. [4 Hours]

Group discussion was held via group chat this week focused on what would be needed to complete the report and finalize a 1st draft of the presentation slideshow. [~1 Hour]

Week 14: 4/10-4/16

This week was spent finalizing the report with the group and preparing for its submission. The remainder of the week involved making edits to the slideshow and rehearsing to prepare for presentations. Some evenings we're spent reading documentation on the nRF52840 microprocessor. [15 Hours]

Multiple group meetings this week involved final edits to the report before submission, building and editing the slideshow and group rehearsals to prepare for presentations. [6.5 Hours]

Week 15: 4/17-4/23

Following presentations, my week was spent reading and familiarizing myself with Arduino and nRF52840 documentation, researching Arduino libraries (primarily for the LCD screen), and the many resources available on Arduino's website. [7 Hours]

No group meetings we're held this week to prioritize final exams.

Week 16: 4/24-4/30

This week was primarily a rest and reset week. Work done involved preparing the website for the project semester by porting over pages from our proposal (will be edited through the semester). [1 Hour]

Brief discussion between the group about which days we'd prefer to meet with Dr.Ejaz through the project semester. [~1 Hour]