Element J: Documentation of external evaluation (M1 through M10)
Phase 4 of the design process for my Rube Goldberg subassembly is all about reflecting on my previous design approaches, my findings, and recommendations
Element J focuses on documenting external feedback received on my designs at various points of the design process. In this case, feedback will be mostly from peers and instructor feedback on designs. As my instructor and peers are two of my three most important stakeholders, I believe that they are qualified experts in the field.
1.) In module 6 I received valuable feedback from my peers for the three preliminary product sketches I made. Alexander(#36) raised a very good point about the function linking our two assemblies, commenting that a falling rectangular arm would have trouble getting a metal sphere moving. Additionally, Jordan(#38) had a solid suggestion to replace a rope being cut with a button to reduce consumable components, and therefore cost. I utilized both of these suggestions in the next iteration, Revision A, swapping the rope for a button, which would be pressed by the arm.
2.) In module 2 Dr. Dupont pointed out that my benchmarking products need to be readily available in the marketplace, as opposed to what I had done (brainstorming options based off of components). I utilized this feedback and added three replacement options for benchmarking under Element B.
3.) In module 10 I received more helpful feedback from Alexander and Jordan. They both suggested that more fasteners could be added to the main system, which would be very helpful for stability. I utilized this feedback by designing fasteners for the battery and pressure sensor, ensuring that all elements of my subassembly would remain still during operation.
2.) In module 3 Dr. Dupont pointed out that my preliminary product sketch was lacking a mechatronic component. I had completely blanked on this during this step of the process, and fixed this misunderstanding by utilizing feedback, adding mechatronic components in the next step of the process.