Design Project Resources

Groups are required to use all provided templates.

Before Design Report 1

Download and skim Tips for Success for the course project

Read General Tips from Mike & the TAs

Design Report 1: Concept Generation

Background Research

Background Research and Quiz and Partner Assignment

Robot Photo Gallery (click photo menu)

Hand Drawing Templates / Resources

isometric paper template (draw on lighter / back side)

How to Sketch Like a Product Designer (short video presenting a few sketching tips)

Derek Cascio on Design Sketching (short video on design sketching)

Robot Speed Plots

Robot Speed Plots

Concept Generation Sketch Examples

Example 1
Example 2
Example 3

GENERAL NOTES ABOUT THE PROVIDED EXAMPLES:

a) If the above example concept generation sketch example links are broken, they were removed due to the current semester’s project being too similar in scope; in that case, please reference the printed report examples in the lab instead during office hours or any lab periods

b) The examples are provided to show the level of detail required and the diversity with which you can present your sketches

c) Do NOT copy drawing elements from the provided examples; your conceptual design sketches should be your original work, not copied from others

d) Focus on trying to show as much detail as possible as clearly as possible, and the rest of the details will work themselves out

e) The requirements stated in the current version of the DRT take precedence over anything you see in these provided examples

Part Models and Motor Specifications

Part CAD Models

Motor Specifications

Grading Criteria

Concept Generation (DR1) Checklist

Concept Generation (DR1) Grade Sheet

Before Design Report 2

1. Read Tips for Working Effectively in a Group thoroughly

2. Individually print and use the REQUIRED Project Meeting Template for every group meeting to avoid future problems (these must be submitted in design reports 2, 3 and 4)

3. Familiarize yourself with the Interim Peer Evaluation each team fills out if a group member is routinely underperforming, it’s honestly and respectfully discussed as a team, and the member’s behavior does not improve

Design Report 2: Concept Selection

Matrix Examples, Templates & Tips

Decision Matrix Example (Mobile Platform) and Crane Hook Example from lecture notes

Decision Matrix (Excel) Template

Tips for Selecting Good Decision Matrix Objectives

Robot Time Speed and Path

Robot Speed & Time Calculations
Robot Trajectory Template

Torque Calculations

Drive Wheel Motor Torque Calculation Explained

Lifting Motor Torque Calculation Explained

Useful Equations

Calculations Template

Calculations Template

Manufacturing Time and Cost Estimation

Time Estimation Guide for Parts Manufacturing and Manufacturing Time Estimates Templates

Concept Cost Template

Material Price List

Lab Material Sizes

3D Printing Part Guidelines
AWJ Cutting Part Guidelines

Grading Criteria

Concept Selection (DR2) Checklist

Concept Selection (DR2) Grade Sheet

Before Design Report 3

1. Review Tips for Working Effectively in a Group

2. Read SolidWorks Tips

3. Go to the SolidWorks Resources page for tips and tutorials

4. Download the REQUIRED EML2322L SolidWorks Drawing Templates (for part drawings and assembly drawings)

GENERAL NOTES ABOUT THE EML2322L SOLIDWORKS DRAWING TEMPLATES:

a) If the templates do not download automatically, right click on the hyperlink and select "Save Target As…

b) Click here for written template installation instructions or click here for video instructions.

c) To create additional sheets containing the template title block, you must select the existing sheet in the part or assembly tree (normally to the left) and copy and paste it below the current drawing in the part or assembly tree.

Design Report 3: Final Detail Design

Lab Material Availability and Cost

Design Guides

Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ)

3D Printing