Process

1. Process of choosing a topic defining a real issue

2. Narrow topics to at least two
3. Begin researching topic of choice
4. Meet with partner and create Gantt Chart and Team Norms
5. Discuss ideas for product
6. Sketch out possible solutions for final product
a. Most efficient for target consumers
7. Measure/look up measurements of iPhone cord and draw out final sketch
a. Measure applicator, and USB
b. Measure cord/wire of choice (in this case sata cable)
8. Make a 3D Inventor Model of product referring to measurements taken in previous step
a. Sketch out product on Inventor
b. Extrude according to the necessary dimensions
c. Repeat for each of the three parts (applicator, USB, and cord)
9. Discuss materials that need to be collected/ordered
a. Materials need to be economic, and durable.
i. Sata cable
ii. Existing iPhone cords were provided for team
10. Begin sketches for final product
a. Annotate thoroughly
b. Front view, side view, top view, isometric view sketches
11. Discuss design with teammate and come to an agreement before beginning work
12. Look at existing positions of wires and figure out where the new wires need to go
a. Choose a wire to represent the black, red, white, and green wires
i. Recommended to write/sketch it out to avoid confusion
13. Unsolder existing wires from the USB and applicator ports
14. Strip insulation off sata cable and expose about 3/4
th
inch of bare wire
15. Solder new wires to applicator and USB ports
16. Begin testing of prototype
a. If issues present themselves unsolder as many times as needed without creating
damage to cable or ports
17. Begin final preparations for Senior Showcase
a. Three-fold display
b. Final details with product
c. Finalize technical report