Investigation and Clarification of Problems. |
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Front Cover.
Contents page.
Design brief.
Analysis.
Research – Materials and processes
Research – Systems
Specification.
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To include your project title, your name, candidate number with school logo.
The number, content and order of pages.
Describe the problem and what you are going to do.
Analysis of problem, with electronic and case ideas.
Research page on materials and processes which could be used for your design.
Systems research page – Input/Process/Output, with notes, pictures and annotation.
Detailed specification for your design, drawn up from Design brief and analysis.
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Development of Design Proposal. |
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Circuit ideas.
Circuit and electronics development.
Final development.
Initial ideas.
Product development.
Comparing ideas against specification.
Final Electronics Idea
Final Case Design. |
Circuit ideas for your design, including block diagram with Input/Output/Process, and circuit diagram with annotation and notes.
Research into different electronic modules with programming notes, information from data sheets etc.
Development of circuit ideas, with computer simulation. Including a final design. Linking to research on electronics.
Product ideas for your design, linking to research and specification.
Development of initial designs going into detail about construction, materials, components etc.
Draw a table comparing your ideas, both electronic and case wise against your specification.
Final circuit and PCB design, annotated.
Final case design with annotation and notes, including linking to research on manufacturing processes. |
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Making / Modelling. |
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Case Modelling
Electronics’ Modelling
Diary of making – PCB
Diary of making – your case. |
Photos and explanations showing modelling for various ideas. This can include ProDesktop and actual modelling from materials.
Detailed notes and annotation highlighting possible problems or ideas for constructing and making of product.
Use of prototype / vero board and / or simulation on computer to model your design.
Diary of making for your electronic circuit board. Include problems, fault finding and modifications you had to make.
Diary of making for your case. Include pictures and detailed notes. Also include any problems or modifications you had to make along the way. |
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Evaluation and Testing. |
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Testing against Specification.
Testing and Evaluation |
A table showing your testing of final product against your specification. Include any tests you have done and any modifications you needed or could use for future development.
Evaluation on project. Note future developments, problems, what you learnt, how the project could be improved. Also feedback from testers or clients. |
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