In this design review, you will demonstrate all major systems (hardware, software and mechanical) for your project. You will also turn in a complete PCB and or Prototype re-design, an updated Software Architecture Document, and an updated schedule.
You need to have all major systems complete. An electrical main system usually integrates hardware and software together, although it may be only hardware (analog) or only software (for complex tasks). A mechanical main system may integrate with electronics (sensing, actuation) or may be standalone. A complete system will work without any bugs and without the need for breakpoints, etc. Most projects will require three to five main systems - two must be shown now; the others are required at the end of the quarter.
Some examples of major systems:
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Reading a voltage on an A/D and displaying it (reasonably accurately) in its final format on a LCD |
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Doing a complete send/receive session over the RS232 port showing actual or dummy data |
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A complete U/I system including all menus and buttons. Dummy data may be displayed. |
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A complete system for setting the time, date, etc. and displaying it |
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The analog front end for a particularly difficult sensor. Some noise/imperfections are acceptable at this time. |
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Complete audio amplifier. Some noise/distortion is allowable at this time. |
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A mechanical to electric power converter (generator) producing specified voltage and current at the specified efficiency. |
To prepare for your demonstration, please check the following:
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Each system demo should be rehearsed to run smoothly, with little operator intervention needed |
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You may use dummy data if your system doesn't include the input sources |
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If your system doesn't include outputs, think carefully about the most effective way to show that the outputs are correct |
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Prepare a list of all of the device driver functions that are used by each system so you won't have to demonstrate them separately (see below) |
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SET UP YOUR HARDWARE well before the 4:00 design review time |
Your team will have completed the PCB Specification and turned it in by 11:00AM.
Your team must have either:
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A complete PCB re-design - include images of the layers in your documentation. |
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A completed re-designed PCB - put a photo of it in your documentation. |
Your team will have completed your final mechanical design documents and turned it in by 11:00AM.
Your team must have either:
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A complete mechanical protyotype re-design complete with all CAD drawings |
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A complete second (rebuilt) mechanical prototype |
Your team should have turned in the following documents by 11:00 AM on the day of the review:
Updated Software Architecture Document
Updated PCB Specification document.
Schedule with up-to-date progress marked - email to instructor
All team members must be present at all design reviews. Students with unexcused absences from design reviews will receive a zero grade for the design review.
| Category | Percentage of score |
| PCB Spec/Design - PCB re-design complete | 20 |
| Major Functions - All completely operational and demonstrated. | 60 |
| Software Architecture Document - Updated with details of all main routines | 15 |
| Schedule - Schedule is marked with up-to-date progress and complete | 5 |
Kevin Bolding January 10, 2012