Engineering Design

How to use CAD software

Being able to use CAD software such as Onshape or Fusion 360 will enable you to design your model/prototype with specific measurements and design drawings.

Documenting your process

You are required to submit a USB flash drive with a PDF of your portfolio of the entire design process and the steps you and your team took to come up with your final prototype.

Electronic Portfolio

1. Title page

2. Table of contents

3. Identification and definition of the problem

4. Importance of developing a solution

5. Identification and explanation of three possible solutions

6. Choose one of the three solutions and model

7. Written summary of the iteration process

8. Communication of the solution

9. Plan of work log

10. References and Resources

Display

• Free-standing display

  • May not exceed 15" deep x 3' wide x 4' high

• A tangible prototype/model

• If power is required, must use dry-cell batteries or photo-voltaic cells

CAD Software

Onshape - Easy to use and learn

Fusion 360 - More functions than Onshape, but moderately easy to use

• Problem Statement: Clear description and outline of the issue

• User Needs: What the final user requires from the solution

• Constraints: Unchangeable limits

• Design Brief: Plan summarizing the goals, key needs, and constraints

• Ideation: Brainstorming possible solutions

• Mock-up: A low-detail tangible model

• Prototype: A functional tangible model

• Iteration: Making improvements on design based on test results

• Efficiency: Useful output to input ratio