Applying “Engineering Processes” to solve problems Learning to apply project management systems Tools to manage time and resources Accessing information Understanding systems Working in teams Problem solving

IDEATION REFINEMENTIMPLEMENTATION Multi-step approach to solving a problem

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION n. The faculty or capacity of the mind for forming ideas; the exercise of this capacity; the act of the mind by which objects of sense are apprehended and retained as objects of thought.

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Clearly identify the problem Identify the resources available to solve the problem Consider Time the only resource that will never change!

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Brainstorm as many different ideas as possible Think outside the box, no idea is a bad idea, one persons “goofy” idea may lead to another good idea.

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Sketch to share ideas Sketch to develop ideas Sketch to check for feasibility

IDEATION REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization REFINEMENT REFINEMENT n 1: a highly developed state; 2: the result of improving something; 3: the process of removing impurities from oil or metals or sugar 4: a subtle difference in meaning 5: elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression.

IDEATION REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization REFINEMENT Developing Prototypes Checking For Clearances Checking For Structural Integrity Assessing Ability to Fabricate

IDEATION REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization REFINEMENT Testing for strength Speed Ability to complete the task Will the pit crew be able to fix it if it breaks How much power does it draw

IDEATION REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization REFINEMENT Sketches Working drawings Assembly drawings Preliminary prototypes

IDEATION REFINEMENTIMPLEMENTATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization Fabrication Dividing Tasks Developing Plans Acquiring Resources Testing IMPLEMENATION IMPLEMENTATION n 1: the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"

IMPLEMENTATION Fabrication Dividing Tasks Developing Plans Acquiring Resources Testing Sketches Working Drawings Assembly Drawings Checking Clearances and Tolerances Integration of Systems IMPLEMENATION

IMPLEMENTATION Fabrication Dividing Tasks Developing Plans Acquiring Resources Testing Assigning Responsibility Deciding what to buy and what to make Considering Budget Finding Best Deals Checking orders Caring for parts IMPLEMENATION

IMPLEMENTATION Fabrication Dividing Tasks Developing Plans Acquiring Resources Testing Project Manager Electronics CAD team Programming Strategy Theme development (Logo/shirt design) Home page development Tool team Fabrication Pit crew Documentation IMPLEMENATION

IMPLEMENTATION Fabrication Dividing Tasks Developing Plans Acquiring Resources Testing Lead Engineer Test Bed Team Shop Forman Safety Supervisor Machine Operators Inspectors Integrators Pit Team IMPLEMENATION

IMPLEMENTATION Fabrication Dividing Tasks Developing Plans Acquiring Resources Testing Durability How much power does it draw? Is it easily fixed? Do we need spare parts? What could go wrong? Decide on teams best driver (how will the team make that choice?) IMPLEMENATION

Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test Steps to Solving a Problem

Brainstorm Propose Solutions Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Develop Prototypes Design Working Model Test Model Test Prototypes Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Define the Problem Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test Engineering Process Model

Brainstorm Propose Solutions Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Develop Prototypes Design Working Model Test Model Test Prototypes Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Define the Problem Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test Identify and Define the Problem

Brainstorm Propose Solutions Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Develop Prototypes Design Working Model Test Model Test Prototypes Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Define the Problem Develop Ideas Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test (IDEATION)

Brainstorm Propose Solutions Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Develop Prototypes Design Working Model Test Model Test Prototypes Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Define the Problem Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test Refine the Design (REFINEMENT)

Brainstorm Propose Solutions Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Develop Prototypes Design Working Model Test Model Test Prototypes Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Define the Problem Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test (IMPLEMENTATION) Analyze your solution

Brainstorm Propose Solutions Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Develop Prototypes Design Working Model Test Model Test Prototypes Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Define the Problem Test! Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test, test ( REFINEMENT )

“Assembly drawings” right - sketch of simple alarm clock in the early 1900s. Below – Wright brothers airplane motor, 1903 Sharing ideas one of the keys to successfully completing this project

Introduction to “Technical Sketching”