Manufacturing Issues:

 during the test, the team has encountered issue that the top plate did not return to the original position after releasing the load due to the friction that occurred from the shaft. The shaft was holding and preventing the top plate from going to the original position at the required duration in each stroke. In order to deal with such an issue, the team members used oil in the end of the shaft to reduce the friction with the rod support during the rotation. This method helped the top plate to return to the original position within the required time which satisfied the project requirements.

Another issue that encountered the team is replacing the gears of the generator.

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