Project Viril Update Report for 2023-04-17
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Report for 2023-04-17
See all reports:
- Report for 2023-08-29
- Report for 2023-04-17 (this report)
- Report for 2022-12-15
Progress Made
Settled on modifying the OpenFlexure platform to optimize for semen measurements.
All the tools and materials have been acquired aside from sourcing some motors.
Survived the winter’s cold despite losing an apartment (per previous report).
Began to build out Praetor Labs’ mobile base of operations.
Current Status
Now that it is warm out, we are in the process of building out a 16 ft trailer to house Praetor Labs.
Obstacles Encountered & Adaptations
Obstacles:
- The bus was unable to get fixed.
- Norman had to stay up in Burlington at a friend’s to be in contact with the repair people. This made a significant amount of delay in our ability to work with each other.
- The garage did not have sufficient access to get power to our printer/laser cutter despite being told otherwise.
- Were not allowed to place makeshift solar panels on the lawn per the landowner.
- Living situation is not conducive to productive work on computers. Cold weather made working outside untenable.
Adaptations:
- Cut losses on the bus.
- Spec’d out what it would take to get the lab space running on a 16ft Trailer.
- Moved Norman to the garage space on a cot at end of March
- Rearranged the entire Garage space to facilitate working together.
- Acquired Trailer (April 6th) and began building it
Significant Changes
The bus has been replaced with a 16 ft trailer. Plans to work over winter were not viable due to power constraints and the cold weather.