*156B Week 1

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Need to further develop other designs we had

  • Do risk reduction on other designs ie. telescoping legs etc

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • No Progress since Final Presentation

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Come up with new design - everyone does one

  • Determine some risk reductions for each design

  • Brainstorm small prototypes for new designs

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Upcoming meeting this Sunday 1/12/20 at 10am

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

Comments from 156A Final Presentation via email on 12/18/19

• While I like that the team got some experience with building an iteration, I am concerned about the direction the team is heading. Specifically, I did not see a consideration of design alternatives. I would have liked to see Pros and Cons for:

-       2 part legs vs folding legs vs 2 part legs with elastic cords that aid in self assembly.

-       If you choose a 2 part leg, I would have liked to see a range of options for connecting them, with Pros and Cons of each. I encourage the team to doa survey of similar products on the market that have some assembly. Maybe visiting a sporting good store would have some equipment you can get inspiration from. The details are important!. Are tubes crimped to allow them to slide into each other? Are they locked in place?

-       In terms of spring action and locking, I also would like to see a range of options.

• • Without showing a range of options along with the pros and cons, it is hard for me to see how the team justifies their design decisions, or indeed is making good decisions.

  • During the question and answer period, someone asked about a locking mechanism, but their point was disregarded. Such input can be valuable.

  • It seemed like the team did not follow guidelines for an effective oral presentation,..

Actions Taken

• • More preliminary designs are being brainstormed

  • Considering more options to determine pros and cons

    • Visit sporting good store to analyse 2 part legs

  • Considering more ideas for legs, spring, and locking

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Determine more golf bag designs

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Actual shipping cost values are unavailable from sponsor

Schedule

• • Come up with new designs and determine highest risks

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $3000 remaining

Progress on Report and Webpage