CS-EE 481 Spring s06-PM University of Portland School of Engineering Microprocessor-based Charge Controller Post Mortem Review Wednesday, April 19
CS-EE 481 Spring s06-PM University of Portland School of Engineering What Worked Well Communication –Weekly meetings – s Trust –Depended upon each other’s strengths –Divided up responsibility Choice of team members
CS-EE 481 Spring s06-PM University of Portland School of Engineering What Worked Well Industry –Free samples –Advice Software Vector boarding for low power system –Optimize space –Semi-permanent
CS-EE 481 Spring s06-PM University of Portland School of Engineering What Went Wrong Mixed signal system Budget Notorious analog system –Layout issues –Standalone IC High parts fatality
CS-EE 481 Spring s06-PM University of Portland School of Engineering Recommendations Build as early as possible Know your resources –Choose teammates wisely –Free samples Make sure you can breadboard Have fun! Share the load…
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