I. OBJECTIVES - Upon the completion of this step, the student should be able to:
A. List the five phases of the "Design Process" used by engineers, designers, technologists, and drafters to solve design problems;
B. Follow the steps of Phase 1 of the "Design Process" for a product design project;
C. Describe and prepare a "Planning Chart" for a product design project;
D. Describe and prepare a "List of Questions" for a product design project;
E. Describe and prepare a "List of Criteria" for a product design project;
F. Describe and prepare a "List of Parameters" for a product design project;
G. Describe and prepare a "Progress Report" for a product design project;
II. REFERENCES - The following list contains textbooks, reference books, pamphlets, audio-visuals, and hand-out sheets that will help you learn about this step:
A. Goetsch, Nelson, Chalk, pp. 791-799.
B. Jensen & Helsel, pp. 432-434.
C. DeJong, Rising, Almfeldt, pp. 271-283.
D. "Introduction to Robots", webpage.
E. "Design Questions", webpage.
F. "Design Analysis", webpage
III. ASSIGNMENTS - The following list of activities and problems will help you understand the objectives for this step and provide practical applications to help you acquire the skills needed to continue with the next step:
A. Access the "Tech Draw Server" to down load a copy of the Study Questions for Step 2. You may printout the Study Questions for Step 2 and write in the answers or you may save the file and complete using a computer.
B. Complete a Division Sheet for Step 2. The division sheet should have a .75" margin at the top, right side, and bottom of the page and a 1" margin at the left side of the page. Be sure to include the title of the step in large letters (.75" h. x .5" w.) centered at top of page; the step number in medium letters (.5" h. x .4." w.) in the lower right corner of page; and your name in small letters (.25" h. x .2" w.) in the lower left corner of page. Illustrate the four major components of a robot. Label each component and indicate the name of the robot. See Sample.
C. Access the "Tech Draw Server" to down load a copy of the "Statement of Problem" and write a "Statement of Problem" for one of the products you would like to work on during the first and second semester of this course. Must be typed for AC credit. See alternate "Cover" format for extra credit.
Recommendation: Select a realistic project, one that may be built some day, for someone you know, a relative, a friend, or an employer, who would be willing to spend time with you in the planning processes.
Restrictions: Single function of up to 3 cubic feet of space with 6 to 10 moving parts.
D. Refer to the "Planning Chart" in your textbook and complete a "Planning Chart" for the design project you described in your "Statement of Problem". Sample. Must be typed for AC credit.
E. Access the "Tech Draw Server" to down load a copy of the "List of Questions" for the design project you described in your "Statement of Problem". Must be typed for AC credit.
F. Prepare a "List of Criteria" and a "List of Parameters" for the design project you described in your "Statement of Problem". Must be typed for AC credit.
G. Prepare a "Progress Report" for the design project you described in your "Statement of Problem". Sample. Must be typed for AC credit.
H. Prepare a "List of References" for the design project you described in your "Statement of Problem". Extra Credit. Must be typed for AC credit.
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