Changes

==Gluing==

==Gluing==

The first of many trial gluing sessions was completed this week (8/31-9/4) with favorable results. Only three of the eleven fibers broke after curing which is a enormous increase from past attempts. This is attributed to the new gluing station that was designed earlier which allows the glue to stay out of contact with anything but the ends of the fibers. I plan on keeping notes on which of the eleven gluing channels produced successful fibers so that I can determine if there is a slight defect in the alignment of the two fibers.  

The first of many trial gluing sessions was completed this week (8/31-9/4) with favorable results. Only three of the eleven fibers broke after curing which is an increase from past attempts. This is attributed to the new gluing station that was designed earlier which allows the glue to stay out of contact with anything but the ends of the fibers. I plan on keeping notes on which of the eleven gluing channels produced successful fibers so that I can determine if there is a slight defect in the alignment of the two fibers.

 

==Painting==

==Painting==

New improvements to the painting of the fibers includes the use of an airbrush for a finer distribution of paint. In the past, black spray paint from a can was used with relatively good results. If we are able to reduce the thickness of paint applied to each fiber however, we will reduce the chance of electrons falling into the gaps between fibers.  

New improvements to the painting of the fibers includes the use of an airbrush for a finer distribution of paint. In the past, black spray paint from a can was used with relatively good results. If we are able to reduce the thickness of paint applied to each fiber however, we will reduce the chance of electrons falling into the gaps between fibers.  

==Assembly==

==Assembly==

more info coming soon

more info coming soon