The end of week 3

[JesseK]

We're further ahead than we've ever been in 7 seasons, but still not ahead of schedule. We're on target to deliver to the programmers at the start of Week 5 though. We will probably be able to do a launch party and video too (woohoo!) with the basic stuff running.

- CAD -- done (mostly)
- Full frame is 95% welded, done in-house last night.
- Special parts are cut, just need them delivered.
- Final part orders are on their way (except BB-550's, need to order extras)
- Just need to cut the rollers for the conveyor, and make sure we have enough gator clips for the belting.
- Oh yea -- bridge lowering device -- maybe finally designed? Need to talk to the student in charge tomorrow. Have a concept, a spot, and a plan for it, just need the details done.
- Assembly starts at dawn tomorrow, disassembly for powder coating starts at dusk. (I'm going for some black accents this year, Woo!)
- Reassembly Thursday, Electronics Saturday
- Final assembly & delivery to programmers Saturday.
- Then we work on bumpers, paneling, shrouds, labels, and other 'prettifying' effects.

Oh yea, and the hardest part: we have to name the durn thing. Want to see a group of engineers' moment of greatest indecision? Get them to agree on a name.