For our progress, we felt that it would be best to present a timeline of progress throughout our MnT journey
| 6 MAY | Discuss framework for web and app UI design User flow diagrams for AI programming Division of labour for work: UI design, web app programming, mobile app programming, dataset collection Started work on web application Started work on mobile application |
| 2 JUN | Set roles Discuss future work when the MnT lab opens Listing items to buy Decide things to 3D print Discuss questions for Dr Ho Feedback for web and mobile app |
| 3 JUN | Update Dr Ho on our progress Concerns about the set-up of Binmax Deciding booking of slots to go to the MnT lab Purchasing hardware: Touchscreen and light sensors |
| 11 JUN | Tested out touchscreen MnT lab orientation |
| 18 JUN | Building the aluminium frame for BinMax |
| 23 JUN | Made cardboard template for BinMax's main body Purchasing materials needed for BinMax's body |
| 26 JUN | Making mount for the touchscreen and cover for the jetson nano Made the components of the arms and head out of vanguard paper |
| 30 JUN | Added wheels to aluminium scaffolding Made inner drawer for bins Glued on corrugated boards for outside of scaffolding Finished 3D printing the case for the camera and the jetson nano |
| 2 JUL | Attached baymax’s arms and head to the scaffolding Attached the jetson nano to the scaffolding Discussed changes to make to the binmax UI |
| 13 JUL | Bought sensors and LED strips Merged the new UI with the Jetson Nano's branch Setup GPIO interactions with the Jetson Nano and an Arduino middleman Started work on a Telegram bot for caretaker to get quick information on how filled the bin is |
| 14 JUL | Finished Caretaker Telegram bot Made a showcase website to act as an easy reference point for explaining Binmax to others Added more GPIO functionality |