1. Technical Communication Skills Practicum
Packaging Design
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2. Project Overview A fully self-contained Rubik’s Cube solver
A user interface will be used to input state of the cube via an embedded web server
An algorithm will be used to send proper steps to solve the cube
Cube will run in help and play modes
Help mode aids user in solving cube
Play mode allows user to manually solve cube
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3. Rubik’s Cube Size Moving Parts No interior hardware
5.7 cm x 5.7 cm x 5.7 cm
Moving Parts
No interior hardware
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4. Rubik’s Revolution Size No Moving Parts Single light on each side
11 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm
No Moving Parts
Single light on each side
Much closer to our design, hardware-wise
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5. RoboRubik / Rubik’s Cube Comparison

6. Sketch: Cube Face
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7. Sketch: Internal Structure
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8. Rubik Comparison Design Size (cm) Moving Parts Hardware Display
Rubik's Cube
5.7 x 5.7 x 5.7
Yes No
Stickers
Rubik's Revolution
11 x 11 x 11
Stickers & few lights
RoboRubik
9 x 9 x 9
Digital / LEDs
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9. Questions
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