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    This document provides guidelines and instructions for a mini-project final technical memo. It outlines the required sections of the memo, including an introduction describing the problem and benefits, concepts considered and selection process, description of the chosen solution, test plan and results, conclusion, and lessons learned. Tables and figures are to be embedded in the memo to illustrate concepts, selection process, device design, and test data.

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    This document provides guidelines and instructions for a mini-project final technical memo. It outlines the required sections of the memo, including an introduction describing the problem and benefits, concepts considered and selection process, description of the chosen solution, test plan and results, conclusion, and lessons learned. Tables and figures are to be embedded in the memo to illustrate concepts, selection process, device design, and test data.

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    This document provides guidelines and instructions for a mini-project final technical memo. It outlines the required sections of the memo, including an introduction describing the problem and benefits, concepts considered and selection process, description of the chosen solution, test plan and results, conclusion, and lessons learned. Tables and figures are to be embedded in the memo to illustrate concepts, selection process, device design, and test data.

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    IED Tech Memo Sample

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    This document provides guidelines and instructions for a mini-project final technical memo. It outlines the required sections of the memo, including an introduction describing the problem and benefits, concepts considered and selection process, description of the chosen solution, test plan and results, conclusion, and lessons learned. Tables and figures are to be embedded in the memo to illustrate concepts, selection process, device design, and test data.

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    NOTE This template applies ONLY to the Mini-Project Final Technical Memo!

    ! Be sure to remove all of these notes / guidelines before you submit your memo!

    Mini-Project Final Technical Memo


    Team member 1, Team member 2 IED Section: [Insert your section number] Date: [Insert the date of the memo] General Notes / Instructions The purpose of the mini-project final technical memo is to clearly explain your concept generation and selection process and how well your device performed as demonstrated through your testing so that the reader (e.g. your instructor):
    can understand the concepts you considered can understand and follow your concept selection process can confirm that you understand the problem can clearly understand your solution approach

    Guidelines for this Mini-Project Final Technical Memo


    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DO use this template! There is NO separate cover page for a memo There is NO Table of Contents for a memo There are NO appendices for a memo The memo should be 5-10 pages long NOT counting figures, illustrations, photos, diagrams, reference list DO use in-line citations in the body of the memo. Let Word's automation help you! There is a video on LMS on how to do this. DO use headings and sub headings to help organize your paper DO create sketches to illustrate your proposed solution. Hand drawn sketches may be scanned and inserted into the memo. Be sure these are neatly drawn & labeled and clearly scanned for readability. CAD (mechanical or electrical) may be used but is not required. DO use the technical writing style You do NOT need to explain in this memo how or why you selected this project from the various alternatives. DO place drawings, figures, tables, sketches, diagrams, graphs, etc. in the body of the memo. Label them and be sure to reference / describe them in the text. DO submit this as a SINGLE file. Embed your Gantt Chart and all scanned images into the document. Do NOT submit these as separate files! If you need help with this - ask! DO remember to remove all template notes & instructions before you turn in your memo!

    9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

    Introduction
    TO DO - Clearly identify the problem you are attempting to solve. Identify the expected benefits from your proposed approach / solution.

    Concepts and Benchmarking


    TO DO: Investigate and document existing products and technology that are related to and/or similar to what you are proposing. DO identify at least 3 concepts and include a sketch of each. Hand drawn sketches, cleanly drawn and legibly scanned are acceptable CAD is not required. Be sure to explain and make reference to figures these in your text. Include your mind maps, concept selection matrix and/or concept combination tables to show how you decided what approach to follow. Your goal is to demonstrate to the reader that you followed the design process in selecting your approach. Table 1: Concept Selection Matrix

    Concepts Selection Criteria Cost Difficulty of Implementation Creativity Efficiency Sustainability Weight Size Practical Safety Durability with Average Usage Sum of +1's Sum of 0's Sum of -1's Net Score Rank Continue? Inductive Charging 0 1 1 0 1 1 -1 1 0 1 6 0 -1 5 1 Y Solar Blanket Kinetic Battery HUD Glasses 0 1 -1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 -1 1 4 1 -1 0 -1 1 1 1 1 -1 6 0 -3 3 2 Y -1 1 0 1 1 1 -1 1 0 5 0 -3 2 3 Solar LCD Screen -1 -1 1 -1 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 -3 0 5

    NOTE: The above example table (implemented as an embedded Excel spreadsheet) should be replaced with your matrix showing the various solution approaches you considered before down selecting to your proposed solution. You may also include mind maps or a concept combination table as seen in Table 2: Concept Combination Table. Be sure to explain these in your text. Page 2 of 4

    Table 2: Concept Combination Table Machine to Modify Bike Treadmill Erg Stepper Elliptical Weights Method to Generate Power Mechanical - axle to series of gears to drive a separate alternator Alternator - replace fan/wheel with rotor magnet assembly Alternator - attach rotor magnets to original fan/wheel Regenerative braking Use Power to Run a fan Charge car battery Music player Charge other electronics/batteries Pump water Power treadmill

    Solution
    TO DO: Describe the solution you chose based on your concepts and selection method. Include photos and/or sketches of your devices final design. Hand drawn sketches, cleanly drawn and legibly scanned are acceptable CAD is not required. Be sure to explain and make reference to figures these in your text.

    Test Plan and Test Results


    TO DO: Include a description of your test plan, e.g. how did you test your device to ensure that it met the project requirements. Include tables of the raw data you collected and graphs that help show any trends or relationships within the data. For the launcher and mousetrap cars, be sure to follow the approach described in the scoring spreadsheet to collect accuracy and precision data. For each of your trials, calculate the overall X and Y centroids and then calculate the precision and accuracy for each run. Be sure your graphs / charts show how your accuracy & precision varied as you made design changes to your device. For the line follower, analyze the time data and the number of times your vehicle left the course. Be sure your graphs / charts show how these two items varied as you made design changes to your device.

    Conclusion
    TO DO: Provide a summary of the technical aspects of your work including your design process in terms of concept generation and selection and your fabrication work. Include an objective evaluation of your devices actual performance based on testing and observation.

    Lessons Learned
    TO DO: Provide a summary of what each of you learned from working as part of a team. Focus on the non-technical aspects such as time management and communications.

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    References
    NOTES: DO take advantage of Word's built in citation tool. If you use this tool as you make your in-line citations, Word can generate that list here automatically for you. The two items below are simply an example.
    Dell's Wireless Charging Laptop. <http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2353745,00.asp>. Solar Power Charging Station. 2011 <http://www.alibaba.com/productgs/410896584/14_5Wportable_PU_leather_Solar_Power.html>.

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