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DESIGN SPECIFICATION EXERCISE | |
V. Ryan © 2005 | |
Read the specification statements below - write your own version for each of the statements, in the available spaces. |
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1. The materials I will use will be compressed polystyrene, pine and MDF because my research clearly shows that this combination will improve my solution. |
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2. The overall shape will depend on the ergonomics of the hand. I will base the dimensions on statistics worked out as part of my research. |
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3. I intend to use a colour scheme based on red and blue because the questionnaire I carried out shows these are the most popular colours. | |
4. The solution will have the following functions: (List exactly what the solution will do). | |
5. The solution will stand on a desk or be hand-held. | |
6. I will need the following tools/machines to manufacture my solution: a lathe, drilling machine, hand files, a vacuum former etc...... |
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7. The solution is aimed at the 5 to 8 age group as my research suggests this would be the most successful market. |
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8. I intend to use a PIC-Microcontroller as this can be programmed to carry out a number of tasks. |
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9. The project will be powered by a 9 volt battery so that it is electrically safe, as found in my research. | |
10. The device will be based on a theme that young children find interesting and amusing. | |
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