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Marcin: /* Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines */

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Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines

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	#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete Minimum Viable Product (MVP) over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.		#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete Minimum Viable Product (MVP) over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.
	#Test individual components before doing a complete CAD design.		#Test individual components before doing a complete CAD design. Note that normally, CAD is generated at the same time. If there are not enough people, delay the CAD.
	#Know how to reconcile 1 and 2 above.		#Know how to reconcile 1 and 2 above.
	#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over fine-tuning - ie, quick-and-dirty rather than detailed-and-procedurally-correct.		#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over fine-tuning - ie, quick-and-dirty rather than detailed-and-procedurally-correct.

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	#Reduce skill level requirements for building something, while not reducing performance. This is part of [[Robustification]].		#Reduce skill level requirements for building something, while not reducing performance. This is part of [[Robustification]].
	#Seek ways for a single part or assembly to serve multiple functions, without complicating the build procedure.		#Seek ways for a single part or assembly to serve multiple functions, without complicating the build procedure.

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	#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete Minimum Viable Product (MVP) over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.		#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete Minimum Viable Product (MVP) over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.
			#Test individual components before doing a complete CAD design.
			#Know how to reconcile 1 and 2 above.
	#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over fine-tuning - ie, quick-and-dirty rather than detailed-and-procedurally-correct.		#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over fine-tuning - ie, quick-and-dirty rather than detailed-and-procedurally-correct.
	#Understand the distinction between the rapid, iterative design phase for rapid prototyping and 'final' design ~~phasethat~~ is at or near product release. Do not put excessive detail/refinement into a design at the iterative phase. In other words, do not spend time perfecting designs that don't work.		#Understand the distinction between the rapid, iterative design phase for rapid prototyping and 'final' design phase that is at or near product release. Do not put excessive detail/refinement into a design at the iterative phase. In other words, do not spend time perfecting designs that don't work.
	#Any design that has not been prototyped and evaluated should not be considered a working design. Prior to prototyping, designs should be considered 'nonworking' or a-working - to emphasize that we don't know enough yet to base further design on this design. Get to a prototype as quickly as possible before refining a nonworking design.		#Any design that has not been prototyped and evaluated should not be considered a working design. Prior to prototyping, designs should be considered 'nonworking' or a-working - to emphasize that we don't know enough yet to base further design on this design. Get to a prototype as quickly as possible before refining a nonworking design.
	#~~Learn~~ to ~~understand the tradeoff between~~ 3D printing ~~prototyping,~~ or ~~another form of~~ prototyping ~~- and designing in CAD~~.		#Distinguish when it is more appropriate to do CAD design vs physical prototyping (3D printing or other prototyping).
	#When CAD designing iterative modifications of existing parts on a constrained time frame, use existing CAD parts and combine them rather than redesigning them from scratch to make them 'better'.		#When CAD designing iterative modifications of existing parts on a constrained time frame, use existing CAD parts and combine them rather than redesigning them from scratch to make them 'better'.
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	#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].		#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].
	#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. ~~This is~~ [[Robustification]].		#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. Minimum number of fasteners can contribute to [[Robustification]].
	#If the part count for performing a task is greater than 1 - seek ways to bring the number back to 1		#If the part count for performing a task is greater than 1 - seek ways to bring the number back to 1
	#Keep cost minimum by minimum use of material, without reducing performance. [[Robustification]]		#Keep cost minimum by minimum use of material, without reducing performance. [[Robustification]]

Marcin: /* Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines */

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Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines

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	#Understand the distinction between the rapid, iterative design phase for rapid prototyping and 'final' design phasethat is at or near product release. Do not put excessive detail/refinement into a design at the iterative phase. In other words, do not spend time perfecting designs that don't work.		#Understand the distinction between the rapid, iterative design phase for rapid prototyping and 'final' design phasethat is at or near product release. Do not put excessive detail/refinement into a design at the iterative phase. In other words, do not spend time perfecting designs that don't work.
	#Any design that has not been prototyped and evaluated should not be considered a working design. Prior to prototyping, designs should be considered 'nonworking' or a-working - to emphasize that we don't know enough yet to base further design on this design. Get to a prototype as quickly as possible before refining a nonworking design.		#Any design that has not been prototyped and evaluated should not be considered a working design. Prior to prototyping, designs should be considered 'nonworking' or a-working - to emphasize that we don't know enough yet to base further design on this design. Get to a prototype as quickly as possible before refining a nonworking design.
	#Learn to understand the tradeoff between 3D printing prototyping and designing.		#Learn to understand the tradeoff between 3D printing prototyping, or another form of prototyping - and designing in CAD.
	#When CAD designing iterative modifications of existing parts on a constrained time frame, use existing CAD parts and combine them rather than redesigning them from scratch to make them 'better'.		#When CAD designing iterative modifications of existing parts on a constrained time frame, use existing CAD parts and combine them rather than redesigning them from scratch to make them 'better'.
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Marcin: /* Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines */

2019-12-20T00:29:53Z

Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines

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	To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].		To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].

	#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete MVP over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.		#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete Minimum Viable Product (MVP) over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.
	#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over detail		#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over fine-tuning - ie, quick-and-dirty rather than detailed-and-procedurally-correct.
			#Understand the distinction between the rapid, iterative design phase for rapid prototyping and 'final' design phasethat is at or near product release. Do not put excessive detail/refinement into a design at the iterative phase. In other words, do not spend time perfecting designs that don't work.
			#Any design that has not been prototyped and evaluated should not be considered a working design. Prior to prototyping, designs should be considered 'nonworking' or a-working - to emphasize that we don't know enough yet to base further design on this design. Get to a prototype as quickly as possible before refining a nonworking design.
			#Learn to understand the tradeoff between 3D printing prototyping and designing.
			#When CAD designing iterative modifications of existing parts on a constrained time frame, use existing CAD parts and combine them rather than redesigning them from scratch to make them 'better'.
			#
	#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].		#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].
	#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].		#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].

Marcin at 00:18, 20 December 2019

2019-12-20T00:18:59Z

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	To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].		To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].

	#When doing collaborative design on a ~~[[Window of Opportunity Approach]]~~, prioritize development of the complete MVP over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.		#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete MVP over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.
	#When doing collaborative design on a ~~constrained timeline~~, prioritize rapid iteration over detail		#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize rapid iteration over detail
	#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].		#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].
	#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].		#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].

Marcin at 00:18, 20 December 2019

2019-12-20T00:18:24Z

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	To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].		To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].

	#When doing collaborative design in a ~~constrained time frame~~, prioritize development of the complete ~~MPV~~ over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.		#When doing collaborative design on a [[Window of Opportunity Approach]], prioritize development of the complete MVP over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.
			#When doing collaborative design on a constrained timeline, prioritize rapid iteration over detail
	#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].		#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].
	#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].		#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].

Marcin at 22:56, 28 November 2019

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	To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic:		=Design Checklist for Collaborative Development on Constrained Timelines=

			To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic. These apply specifically to design sprints where a number of collaborators gather for a limited time frame, such as during [[STEAM Camps]].

	#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete MPV over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.		#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete MPV over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.

Marcin at 22:54, 28 November 2019

2019-11-28T22:54:56Z

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	To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic:		To design artifacts in any mechatronic design, here are general best practices for any design, including OSE designs. OSE designs have extra requirements in the form of [[OSE Specifications]], but the ones below are generic:

			#When doing collaborative design in a constrained time frame, prioritize development of the complete MPV over rapid iteration ([[Test-Driven Design]]) of individual components.
	#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].		#Use minimum extent of structure possible to perform a desired task. To get additional strength, first consider [[Intensive Scalability]], and second, [[Extensive Scalability]].
	#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].		#Use the minimum number of fasteners to perform a desired task. Ideally, design for using only one. For fastener strength, see [[Clamp Force]]. This is [[Robustification]].