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During this week, our group the main focus to finalize is the housing of the gears, the prototype testing and the implementation of the subsystems. The function housing of the gears is to keep in place the gear system without impeding any functionality of the rest of the subsystems. Essentially, the limited space in-between is the main concern for this design. The rapid prototype is made of wood which will enable us to observe the functionality of our current design. The main functionality of our prototype is to identify exactly the tolerances necessary for the Bogie to stay in place as it goes up and down the slope. The tolerances of the two bottom wheels are of upmost importance as it will prevent the bogie from hitting the top. Testing our current design is necessary to change any details as soon as possible to avoid late major changes in the future. By allowing ourselves a respectable amount of time to finish our design, all unexpected errors can be resolved in a timely manner. Also, in accordance to the groups, the date(November 16) we planned to order parts is approaching thus all the parts necessary for our system will be listed to meet the deadline. The implementation of all subsystems is of upmost importance as all systems will come together in the end. We have been keeping close communication with the other teams as well as sharing all our design CAD files to ensure that their design will fit accordingly.