Gary DeMercurio Log
Wednesday Sept 18, 2013
Tuesday Sept 17,2013
- Finished the Axle for the power cube. Due to the separation of the pivot plates it made the over all width the exact size of the powercube. Had to make multiple cuts to get it to fit. Could try and account for error but the amount of error varies.
- Corrected an issue with the loader arm pivoting due to design issue. Need to ensure going forward to use Dozuki for current model and only give admin rights to staff so it doesn't change. Not the first issue for this build.
- Power cube ready to connect to articulating pivot, then waiting on Wheel mounts to be complete.
- Basic cab structure complete, waiting on wheel mounts.
Goals for the Week
- Complete Life track 6
Goal Completion
- Finished design of tractor.
- Cut list complete and cut.
- Work Flow complete.
- Work instructions complete except for loader arms (took 4 DPV's 2-3 days to complete WI for last life track, I've had to complete these on my own over the last 4 days.) Had to leave out how bolts went in do to time constraints, need to work in how they are placed for next build (to avoid bolt being stuck and not able to remove after construction)*****.
- Completed more than 50% of the frame in one day.
Monday Sept 16, 2013
- Work instructions, found multiple issues with work instruction due to superimposed tubes that were "inside" other that weren't noticed until the model was "blown apart".
- Rewired the workshop so that it has wi-fi for the build/future.
- Completed work instructions along with parts list for Cab Module.
- Helped with co worker with some presentation issue to free them up for tractor duty.
- Build meeting with DPV's, outlined build instructions, workshop layout, remaining cuts, welds.
- Tech meeting with Marcin to go over current issues, WIP, hyd schematics, quick connect wheel mounts.
- Reconfigured the network and "undid" what the tech help person messed up this weekend. Wireless is back to normal. Re-connected the printer to the network as it wasn't working with the configuration that we were left with from the tech help.
File:WorkInstructionsPowercube.odp
Build:
- Cab complete / waiting on Wheel mounts
- Power cube / Basic structure complete
- Axle for powercube 60% complete, in place and tacked, needs to be fitted to the powercube frame, as of now .5 inch discrepancy.
Work day ended at 3ish am / 18 hour day
Sunday Sept 15, 2013
- Completed Cab Instructions, 80% complete with all others.
- Researched adobe homes, found multiple instances of clay bricks set with mortar, 2000+ sqft build in a single day. End result is a permanent structure that is a "real home" utilized real stucco for the outside is some cases, others utilized the brick as it's weatherproof, unlike our current configuration. Great example of what we should be working towards.
Saturday Sept 14, 2013
Continue to work on Work Instructions for cab, loader arms, pivot and power cube as numerous issues creeped into the Work instructions due to design creep. Finished work at 2am - 17 hour day.
Completed cut list.
Had multiple issues with incorrect parts super imposed into the build that caused issues with the cut list.
Friday Sept 13, 2013
Corrected power cube fit issues which made the previous Work Instructions obsolete. Completed the exploded diagram of the Cab and loader arms along with an over all Parts list / cut list for the build.
Thursday Sept 12, 2013
- Finished up with some design issues concerning the loader arms and cylinders.
- Completed the work instructions for the power cube
- Started on the Work Instructions for the Cab module.
Wednesday Sept 11, 2013
- Completed work instructions for the power cube module
- Created burn down list for build
Tuesday Sept 10, 2013
Goals for the Week
Finished design of tractor Start cutlist Work Flow
Goal Completion
- worked on templates / refined Product Lead process
- material received
- Helped with Dozuki
Monday Sept 9, 2013
Travel to FeF
Friday Sept 6, 2013
- Watched more videos for Auto Inventor, good progress but it is very different than what I am used to with Catia. is going to take more time than I have to do what I want with it prior to the tractor build. Ordered a manual that will hopefully make some of the more tedious things easier with shortcuts, just going to take a lot of time getting familiar.
- looked for some wheels and tires, found some 31" tires that would work, prices between 150-220$ each at multiple locations. was trying to find a rim and tire set, nothing that would fit the tractor that was reasonable.
Thursday Sept 5, 2013
- Watched 4 hours of video for Auto Inventor to try and familiarize myself. hoping to be able to run some stress analysis as some point. 4 hours + stopping and starting to try and learn the tools, very time consuming but informative.
- Updates program managers for times
- Updated program manager to reflect any issues that were behind schedule adding notes to each.
- Movers came.
Wednesday Sep 4, 2013
- Continued to work on burn down list of deliverables.
- Read Lean Start as well as some research to better answer Daniel question about rapid prototyping as well as seeing if it was a process we could institute at OSE. As of now its not, it does have some good information that we could incorporate however when were ready.
Tuesday Sept 3, 2013
Things to do:
Call Honda
Check Bobcat Quick
Tractor BOM
Wheels and tires
Work Instructions
Completed the Relevance section on the Master Dev board, worked on the board most of the day coming up with things RC would be able to help with. Finished a few Dozuki categories, want to add another section for research.
Goals for Week
- Continue working on templates / Continue refining Product Lead process
- Build Prep for next week - Ensure material delivered on time. Proper material is received and adequate for build. Order any additional tooling.
- Help with Dozuki
Goal Completion
- Get all parts ordered for Life track
- Complete initial model with hyd basic structure and all systems complete
- work on burn down plan with templates and web pages for development.
Sat Aug 30 - Monday Sept 2 Labor day Week End!
Friday Aug 29, 2013
Bucket completed in sketch up along with cylinder extensions and geometry / dump height check. Lucas completed the order, Katie got it out on Sunday. Seat, cyl, controls and parts for quick connects wheels were high priority. Worked on new CAD trying to familiarize myself with it. Need to start building things as I learn faster that way... death by video so far.
Thu Aug 28, 2013
Tuesday August 27
Completed Life Track QA and corrections with Jonathon, looking good! Made some suggestions regarding the photo-voltaic cells for the micro house to try and utilize zero net energy rather that having the need of large cells onsite.
Goals for Week
- Get all parts ordered for Life track
- Complete initial model with hyd basic structure and all systems complete
- work on burn down plan with templates and web pages for development.
Goal Completion
- Basic design of life track is complete, have a great start (90% solution) to controls, hyd systems etc.
- future state is complete and put into action.
Monday August 26
Completed a rough schedule outlining the iron worker completion along with the Back hoe to be ran concurrently with the micro house. gave Life track 6 an initial QA session to include some rework, should be ready for ED QA tomorrow.
Friday August 23
Trying to burn down the outstanding pages and templates that need to be developed, while trying to figure out how to best utilize the multiple processes and development areas we have created.
Thursday August 22
Moved Life Track 6 one step closer to the final basic design stage. Basic frame structure is complete with fasteners coming next. After the fasteners are introduced and approved we will move into the first QA step of the Basic Design Cycle. Updated PM GVCS LT6 Page, current Design phase is 67% complete. So far were tracking along nicely in regards to time and due dates.
Working on adding links and pages to the Dozuki's Life track development page to be able to track modules better. http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/Lifetrac_6_-_Development
Spent some time giving feedback on a prototype quick connect design, that may hopefully solve some issues of collars sliding on the shaft and may correct some size issues as well. Burning down our very long to do list form our epic planning meetings.
Wednesday August 21
Completed Future planning
Travel
Tuesday August 20
Planning meetings: Future state
Goals for Week
- Complete Design of Lifetrack 6 Loader arms, get started on hyd system and work on a new concept for the quick connect.
- Complete Future state
Goal Completion
- Great start on Planning, Ideal state is complete, future state will be complete tomorrow.
Monday August 19
Planning meeting: Future state start
Friday August 16
Planning meeting: Ideal Future state wrap up, beginning Issues and Risks. Continue onto Future State
Thursday August 15
Planning meetings, Future State continued
Wednesday August 14
Onsite, planning meetings concerning future state
Tuesday August 13
Travel to FeF