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RoboFish Charging Station Project Review

Review of the RoboFish charging station project, including current status, lessons learned, suggestions for future work, and status of deliverables. Detailed analysis of project schedule, issue management, and what worked well during the project.

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RoboFish Charging Station Project Review

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  1. MSD II Gate Review P17250: Robofish Charging Station

  2. Agenda Project Status Schedule Review Issue Management Review Suggestions for Future Work What Worked Well Lessons Learned Status of Deliverables / Edge

  3. Project Status Function Overview Harvest Energy Store Energy Attach Robofish Dock Robofish Charge Robofish Reliable Structure Stable & Buoyant Protect / House Electronics JM

  4. Project Deliverables Table 1: Customer Requirements vs Performance Table 2: Engineering Requirements vs Performance JM

  5. MSD II Schedule Review - Dates Table 1: Scheduled completion dates vs actual completion dates for major tasks *From original schedule, started on 1/23 JM

  6. MSD II Schedule Review - Hours Table 2: Scheduled hours vs actual hours for a sample of tasks completed *Not completed JM

  7. Lessons Learned - Jack Table 3: Jack’s major lessons learned Other Comments About the Schedule • MS Project was an obstacle • Schedule too detailed for first experience (200+ tasks) • Many tasks were completed by people they were not assigned to • Timesheets were not updated regularly by everyone • Make sure the team knows ahead of time what is expected when tasks are delegated • The task due date is not when the first attempt is due JM

  8. Issue Management Review • Overall most issues were resolved, and the solution proved to be successful • Biggest issues were: • RoboFish - see outstanding issues • Float/Guide adhesion - tested multiple different types but ultimately found that Velcro adhesive stuck well to the polyethylene floats and will allow future team to change the guides while keeping the floats intact • Scheduling pool time • Customer communication • Outstanding Issues: • Most issues reside with the RoboFish not working properly • Ran out of time to fully ensure the RoboFish is waterproof • This caused us to be unable to fully test our guide and docking system CP

  9. Suggestions for Future Work RoboFish New, larger, more flexible electrical box Remote control Data gathering Investigate Electronics Failures? RCS Multiple RoboFish charging Weatherproof Interface with the RoboFish - Communication and/or Docking system [ insert photos and perhaps more suggestions later ] JN

  10. What worked well Splitting up the team into sections: Electrical, Mechanical, Software Having a variety of skillsets Having a common communication medium (Google Hangouts) and a singular repository that we can all edit (Google Drive) Meeting regularly to update each other on progress BM

  11. Lessons Learned - Lucas • There were pullup resistors in the Arduino that caused the prototype to malfunction. The lesson here is not to expect everything would work the way you want it just because it worked the way you expected before. When shifting to other components, expect there to be issues and use the Serial built into the Arduino to debug everything that could possibly go wrong • If you do not know how to do something well, it’s better to ask someone more knowledgeable than messing it up. Afterwards, it’s important to observe and learn from them so you can do it yourself the next time with more confidence. LA

  12. Lessons Learned - Chris • To finalize all components in MSD I • Order parts sooner • Stick to a tighter schedule and ensure tasks are clearly defined • Allow us to test sooner • Troubleshoot sooner • Make necessary changes sooner • There will always be issues • Communication • Pool Access CP

  13. Lessons Learned - Brittany • Don’t underestimate shipping costs • Don’t underestimate the time it takes to fill out orders • When ordering electronics, sometimes it’s best to order extras • Plan for unexpected expenses • If a special location or service is required, include those costs in the budget • For example, lifeguards for pool testing • The more sources/references, the better • Don’t be afraid to ask for help, whether it be from a classmate, professor, or mentor BM

  14. Lessons Learned - Johan Don’t overestimate work to be done Process is important Get work done earlier than later Make a decision and a plan early, and stick to it. Stop going back and forth about trifles. JN

  15. Lessons Learned - Garrett Breadboard early, breadboard often, and breadboard before you order a PCB Delegate more Make sure delineation of duties is clear to everyone When trying to help someone troubleshoot, start with the basics GB

  16. Course Deliverables (on Edge) • Team Values and Norms • Risk Assessment • Risk Registry • Inherited Equipment Registry • Procurement Plan • Cost Accounting System • Customer Interview • Closure Plan • Project Schedule • Use Cases • Customer Requirements • Engineering Requirements • House of Quality • Functional Decomposition • Benchmarking • Feasibility Analyses • Morphological CHart • Pugh Chart • CAD Designs • Component Drawings • Flow charts • Electrical Schematics • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis • Bill of Materials • Test Plan • Purchasing Ledger • Issue Management System • Poster • Technical Paper • Presented at Imagine RIT GB

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