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Spring Cleaning
20230327T1700-2000
Onkar, (Natalie), (Matt), Roy
PHYS 401, 433C, Dome, 306A
Goals
Organize tools et al into new cabinet
Confirm screw nut dimensions for mirror doors
Get security camera backplate
Write-up start-up protocol
Log
Borrowed dial calipers from 306A and confirmed dimensions of https://www.mcmaster.com/6350K151/
We should buy a bunch of these
Rewrote start-up procedure
Labelled data and power lines in dome for easy reference to start-up procedure
Need to have this procedure tested by SOMEONE ELSE
Got security camera backplate (and left on control room desk)
Do we want to CAD & 3D print it?
OR can we find another online?
OR can we just proceed without it?
Only holding up last security camera installation ...
Cleaned up toolboxes in dome
Moved all tools to in-between and organized bit and bobs
Moved mirror door hardware to tool box/organization bin thingy – all hardware still on cart
ToDo
BUY cable management velcro straps
BUY AMP 14 pin connector for GAM - primary filter wheel motor and encoder
FIND solution for backplate
BUY rechargeable AAA batteries
BUY or otherwise obtain speakers for control room
Notes
Onkar is tired
PDF for DFM ENGR Package is missing some pages around mirror doors (~G32-082)
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Direct Questions/Concerns to Roy Prouty (roy.prouty@umbc.edu)