Meetings

This is where we summarize the meetings, and should be organized in reverse chronological order (most recent first) =Wed, Dec 08, 2010= - Place: #304 Library - Purpose: rehearsal for demostration - Dave is the time keeper for the presentation (25min total, 5min ea member + 5 min for Q&A) - The video recorded when practicing will be uploaded soon in Gallery section. Go check there and see what you need to change and do better. - UPDATE: Rami finish his board, all work now. - Reminder:
 * We need to be there FAB 155 at 9AM to evaluate 2 other groups
 * We will demo at 10AM
 * Please print out WPR and bring it tomorrow along with Engineering logbook
 * Bring your board also
 * Checklist for the board to be demo:
 * Board with housing
 * 3 AA batteries
 * Wall adapter
 * Remote controller

=Sat, Dec 04, 2010= - Check for the board: 3 boards work now. Rami didn't finish soldering. - Review Oral Presentation Evaluation form. - Write the draft idea what to talk when demo - Assign task: - TO DO: = = =Sun, Oct 24, 2010= - Work on MS Project
 * Talal: Introduction, Problem, Motivation, Objective
 * Rami: Alternative, Requirements, Approach
 * Dave: Design (schematic, layout, HW/SW)
 * Duc: testing, result, contribution, lesson learned, wrap up
 * Each member write their own slides for his part and send email to group by Tuesday night.
 * Dave will join all slide together.
 * Meet after final 411 and go to presentation room at library to rehearsal

=Wed, Oct 6th, 2010= - Make sure every team member knows how to use this wiki - Decide to use this wiki instead of TRAC - Decide to buy the microcontroller (w/board), LED and the accelerometer first ( I ordered, will arrive next Mon - Dave ) - Prepare for spec., will meet on Sunday @noon if not finish the spec

=Next meeting on ??? I suggest after Wed class?= - Define all the requirements (due 10/13) - Decide which part to order. What I am going to order (not complete, will update more later) || || **Rami**: I have not had a clear vision of how the project is going to be built yet! I think we are moving really fast ! remember guys "fast is slow" it is essential that we are all on the same page. can we at least have catch phrases of the answers of some questions like the following (I know we answered most of these questions indirectly, but having a united answers to help avoiding misunderstanding and miscommunication in term of the general layout) Questions to define the design problem – What is the problem to be solved? – Why is there a problem? – What is my role in solving the problem? Questions to determine budget and schedule constraints – When is the solution needed? – What is the upper limit of cost to do the design? – What are your expectations of production cost, volumes? Questions of reliability and maintenance – What are the consequences of the system failing in operation? – What resources are available for maintenance? – Personnel, replacement parts, budget Questions of contract – How will it be determined when the design is complete? – How will it be determined that the design is acceptable? – How will I be paid? – Is the work that I am to do legal? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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 * [|__Wall Adapter Power Supply - 9VDC 650mA__] ||  || $5.95 ||   || $5.95 ||
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 * [|__Triple Output LED RGB - Clear - 1pcs__] ||  || $1.95 ||   || $3.90 ||
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 * [|__DC Barrel Power Jack/Connector__] ||  || $1.25 ||   || $5.00 ||
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1. What are your trying to do? Articulate your goals using absolutely no jargon. 2. How is it done today, and what are the limitations of current practice? 3. What is new in your approach, and why do you think it will be successful? 4. Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make? 5. What are the risks and payoffs? 6. How much will it cost? How long will it take? 7. What are the midterm and final “exams” to check for success?

Attributed to George Heilmeier, EE, Director of DARPA, CEO Bellcore

I dont mean to slow you down, but I need to make sure that we are carful so we don't have to debug everything later on! = =

The list part I list above is just for the micro controller and the programmer. I think if we have the kit soon, we will have some time to get familiar with it. We still follow the timeline in syllabus. Last things, **EAGLE cad**, I'm new on this (I think you guys too). I think we should get ourselves familiar with this tool.
 * Dave ** : Thank you Rami. Very good preparation. We all remember **Fast is Slow** rule. We don't rush now. Every your questions are the small parts of the main requirement we need to define.

= = =Mon, Oct 4th, 2010= - Availability of the programmers: Yes, 8-bit ATMEL microcontroller. Andrew says we can also buy this, $15-$35. Dave's responsible for looking for the programmer and which chip we use. - Combine several ideas to final proposal: **a multicolor candle, shake to change color. Optional: the candle will have 2 operating modes: accelerate mode, and remote mode.** - Duc will write proposal. Due Wed, Sep 06 - Every one has their own engineering logbook - Setup a wiki or Google Docs as the project logbook

=Sun, Oct 3rd, 2010= - Each member proposals own ideas: - Wait until tomorrow for the prof's answer about the availability of the programmers
 * Duc: electronics candle, use air pressure sensor
 * Dave: multicolor lamp with remote control to select color, change the brightness, will need micro controller
 * Talal: device to disrupt radio signal
 * Rami: a cup holder using accelerometer and motor