Mechanical Dissection Project
If none of the other design projects are appealing, you might consider participating in this, slightly different, exercise. There is no design contest associated with this one, but the same type of project write-up and presentation on Freshman Design Day is required.
- Arrange with your instructor a time (or times) to visit the Take-apart laboratory in the Language and Computer Lab building and complete at least two of the device exercises.
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From your work, select one device and suggest a redesign or set of modifications to improve the device.
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Write a paper (not more than 15 pages or less than 10 pages, including figures) describing the device, its operation and your suggested modifications. Make sure to defend your suggestions adequately, supporting them with outside research. Be sure to include references to any outside material that you use in your paper.
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Each project team should frequently read the postings for their project on the Wolfware message boards. All teams will be held responsible for the information that is posted there. Be sure to read ALL messages for a project before you post your specific question. (It may have already been answered.) Click Here for Project Message Boards
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