In this design review, you will demonstrate all major systems (hardware and software) for your project. You will also turn in a complete PCB re-design, an updated Software Architecture Document, and an updated schedule.
You need to have all major systems complete. A major system usually integrates hardware and software together, although it may be only hardware (analog) or only software (for complex tasks). A complete system will work without any bugs and without the need for breakpoints, etc. However, there may be a need for fine-tuning, which can be done later on. Most projects will require three to five major systems.
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. |
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 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
| 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 September 22, 2009