h1. Shepard Test Stand Detailed Design v1.0 {{toc}} h3. Introduction h3. Mechanical System h4. Component Overview !ShepardMechaniclComponentIdentification.png! The Shepard Test Stand v1.0 mechanical system (pictured above) is made up of six key components. They are # *Base* - The *Base* is constructed from ripped down 2x10 pine stock, and fits over a 4" x 8" x 16" (nominal) solid concrete block which is available at most hardware stores. The outer dimensions of the *Base* are 10-7/8" x 21-1/2" x 5-3/16", and its inner dimensions are 7-7/8" x 15-5/8" x 3-1/2". h3. DAQ