ME 210: Mechatronics
S.K.K.P
Project Planning
In order of our initials spelled left to right, this is Team S.K.K.P. pictured at the start of our project — kick starting the three weeks (from when the project was released to when our check off by the teaching team was due) we had to design, build, test, and deliver a functioning robot!
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One of the first things we did as a team was decide on what our minimum viable product was. What were the minimum requirements we had to satisfy in the short time frame we had, and how were we going to prioritize them?
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What might be "wants" versus "needs" in our design? From there, we planned out the next three weeks, taking into account the time needed to order parts and the availability and timing of our access to resources like the lab supplies and PRL laser cutters and 3D printers.
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We delegated tasks mainly based on our backgrounds and skill sets in mechanical engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering.
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​By Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, we were checked off — three days in advance of the deadline!
Organizational Tools - Milestones & Minimum
Viable Product
Bill of Materials
Most of the components were included in the electrical lab kits provided by the class or purchased from the Stanford Product Realization Lab (PRL) and the ME 210 lab supplies. Some components, such as the motors and reflectance sensor array, were purchased online. All parts in the final robot are listed below.
Acknowledgements
We'd like to thank our course instructors, Professor Tom Kenny and Karl Gumerlock, and the teaching assistants for all they've taught us as well as their support, kindness, and dedication to our success. They were by our side, in celebration, at the end-of-quarter robot competition and with us, in solidarity, during the late nights we spent in the lab. Thank you all for an incredible and rewarding experience!
