October

• 10/17/2025 - Today, we learned how to use VS Code and Document on GitHub. This day was mainly informative, teaching us how to update and organize our pages. We did have some time to explore and update the premade template.
• 10/21/2025 - We learned more about the nuances of GitHub. Additionally, I decided that it would be best for me to make a different repository and not follow the premade template.
• 10/22/2025 - I began 3D printing the prototype pieces for Atrium Mounts. I printed them on the Bambu printers and let them print overnight.
• 10/23/2025 - I spent time removing the supports on the smaller pieces. The arms of the mounts failed to print successfully and stopped midway through, so I rotated them and printed them another way.
• 10/29/2025 - Straying away from the Atrium project, we learned the MakeraCam software and I created BlackSResistorPracticegcode.nc.
• 10/30/2025 - Created slides for presentation and introduction to the Pearl/Atrium Project
• 10/31/2025 - Mill Board Using G-code from MakeraCam - PCB Board & CNC Documentation

November

• 11/03/2025 - Constructing Mount Prototype, began construction of the 3D mounts: base, arm, joints, construct 3D Print Mount Prototype, as well as re-print a few flawed pieces
• 11/05/2025 - Assemble the Mount Prototype
• 11/07/2025 - Work on attachments to connect to the mount
• 11/11/2025 - Meeting with Atrium Health to provide an update on project status and receive project feedback
• 11/12/2025 - Begin topology project: selecting geographical location, using Terrain2STL, and 3D printing an initial design - Topology
• 11/13/2025 - Making adjustments in Terrain2STL and reprinting
• 11/14/2025 - Work on Atrium mounts in Fusion360
• 11/17/2025 - Work on formatting terrain projects and set up in Aspire
• 11/18/2025 - Meeting with Atrium Health
• 11/20/2025 - Update and finalize GitHub pages

December

• 12/08/2025 - Prepare Aspire file and begin first topology mill on the CNC
• 12/09/2025 - Begin the second mill and work on mount attachments for Atrium
• 12/10/2025 - We had our second in-person meeting with Atrium, where we walked through design elements, asked questions, and received feedback. More in-depth feedback can be found on my FabLab Rehab Page.

January

• 01/07/2026 - I created a task analysis for both the mount plates and the ratchet joints. By identifying the issues and all of the steps that need to occur, I have a better idea of the timeline leading up to March 5th (Innovation and Design Showcase). Additionally, I began to design the mount plates in Fusion 360, starting with the ball joints.
• 01/12/2026 - I updated my Gantt Chart and the status of my task analysis. I also finalized my initial design for the mount plate and began printing it. I focused on making it compatible with the current mount we are using. Additionally, I researched the size screws used with the buttons.
• 01/13/2026 - Today, I focused on editing the plate design. Currently, I am designing 2 options. Preferably, I would design the plate and cap to print together, but if that does not work, I will separate the plate into 2 parts, the plate and the ball joint and have them screw into one another. This would be similar, but easier to lose pieces.
• 01/15/2026 - After taking the initial design off the printer, I tested the fit in the mount. The ball seemed to be too small. The plate itself was rather thin and small, and I suspect that there would have been an issue holding the button. I also decided that a square plate would make more sense to accommodate both triangular and circular buttons.
• 01/20/2026 - I redesigned the plate, making the ball bigger and the plate square-shaped and thicker. Additionally, I tried to add the screw cap onto the same print using tree supports to separate it from the plate and the ball. I began the print on one of the Bambu Minis. Separately, I emailed Mrs. Duquette regarding an in-person visit to the Atrium Health Rehab Center on January 29th.

• 01/21/2026 - I coordinated the meeting on the 29th with Mr. Dubic and Mrs. Smith. I tested the second design of the mount on the rest of it to ensure it fit well. The ball fit well and the cap part separated from the plate well; however, the threading did not print properly and the ball did not move well through the top of the cap. I edited the design to have more of a curve going through the hole and switched the threading to molded and made it extend higher up. I then printed just the cap and the ball joint extension of the plate to save costs and ensure it is correct. This design worked significantly better, and I intend to print this entire plate later, adding holes for the screws.

  Feburary

• 02/23/2026 - I worked in Fusion 360 on the joints for the Atrium mount. I focused on the exterior fit to the pieces and the joint parts.