1. 1. Design Process
1.1. 1.1 Planning
1.1.1. 1.1.1 Assign Group Roles
1.2. 1.2 Research for PDM
1.2.1. 1.2.1 Research Software Algorithims for the Controller Input
1.2.2. 1.2.2 Research CNC 'Quick Release' Plate
1.2.3. 1.2.3 Research Arm Mechanics, including a Payload Holder
1.3. 1.3 Evaluations
1.3.1. 1.3.1 Identify Possible Solutions
1.3.2. 1.3.2 Evaluate the Feasibility of these Solutions
1.3.3. 1.3.3 Choose a Recommended Option
2. 3. Testing
2.1. 3.1 Testing
2.1.1. 3.1.1 Test Model
2.2. 3.2 Evaluation
2.3. 3.3 Refinements
2.3.1. 3.3.1 Adjust any malfunctions or Inaccuracies
3. 4. Assessment
3.1. 4.1 Preliminary Memo
3.1.1. 4.1.1 Work Breakdown Structure
3.1.2. 4.1.2 Gantt Chart
3.1.3. 4.1.3 Risk Assessment
3.1.4. 4.1.4 Resource Allocation
3.2. 4.2 Templates
3.2.1. 4.2.1 Template A
3.2.2. 4.2.2 Template B
3.2.3. 4.2.3 Template C
3.2.4. 4.2.4 Template D
3.2.5. 4.2.5 Template E
3.2.6. 4.2.6 Template F
3.3. 4.3 Reflections
3.3.1. 4.3.1 Week 2
3.3.2. 4.3.2 Week 4
3.3.3. 4.3.3 Week 6
3.3.4. 4.3.4 Week 9
3.3.5. 4.3.5 Week 12
3.4. 4.4 Problem Solving Sheets
3.5. 4.5 Peer Assessment
3.5.1. 4.5.1 Week 7
3.5.2. 4.5.2 Week 13
3.6. 4.6 Mid-Semester Exam
3.7. 4.7 Model Test
3.8. 4.8 Demonstration
3.9. 4.8 Final Report
4. 2. Development
4.1. 2.1 Planning
4.1.1. 2.1.1 Assign Group Roles
4.2. 2.2 Modelling
4.2.1. 2.2.1 CREO Modelling
4.2.1.1. 2.2.1.1 Attend three Modelling Workshops
4.2.1.2. 2.2.1.2 Model the 'Quick Release' Plate
4.2.2. 2.2.2 Behavioural Modelling
4.2.2.1. 2.2.2.1 Rod Deflection Task
4.2.2.2. 2.2.2.2 Physical System Task
4.3. 2.3 Construction of PDM
4.3.1. 2.3.1 Construction of 'Quick' Release Plate via a CNC mill
4.3.2. 2.3.2 Construction of Arm
4.3.3. 2.3.3 Construction of Payload Holder
4.3.4. 2.3.4 Application of Controller Input Software
4.3.5. 2.3.5 Finalize PDM