Weight (Under 30 pounds)

1. Arrange weight scale and disassembled parts into a compact bundle using rubber bands

2. Have tester hold all Net Frame parts and step onto weight scale

3. Record Tester + Net Frame parts weight

4. Have tester step onto the weight scale to get a baseline measurement

5. Record tester weight

6. Subtract weight in Step 5 from weight in Step 3 to get Net Frame parts’ weight

7. Record Net Frame parts weight

8. PASS/FAIL: Pass if the average weight is less than 30 pounds.

PASS

Analysis: We found our product to be well under our weight requirement, and we also discovered that the net could be used to make the product more compact and easy to transport.

Size (Fits in a typical car)

1. Gather parts of Net Frame

2. Disassemble the Net Frame

   1. Unloop the net from each screw on the net frame

   2. Lay the net out flat, making sure not to tangle it

   3. Carefully dislodge the PVC pipes from the connectors using a firm twisting motion

   4. Leave connectors on pipes like initial assembly

   5. Remove the pins from the PVC frame along with the 2 red spacers and the 2 green spacers

   6. Place the pins and the spacers in the provided bag

   7. Place the disassembled pipes onto the net together and wrap them with rubber bands

   8. Wrap the net around the pipes and bag with the spacers, pins, and electronics case.

3. Gather everything and place all the parts into a car.

4. PASS/FAIL: Pass if the net fits in a car comfortably.

PASS

Analysis: Our product fit inside a small car (Prius) with ease. The shape of the product also makes it easy to store in a garage on a shelf horizontally or against walls vertically.

Cost (Under $100)

1. Calculate price for all parts and percentage of parts used for quantity purchased

2. Add up prices for all parts

3. PASS/FAIL: Pass if the total price is less than $100

Total cost of materials: $85.85

PASS

Analysis: Our product was under $100 and made of quality parts that have high durability. To fit the ideals of our customers, we would likely reduce the price of the product for sale with bulk purchasing as the electronics and the net can be produced for much cheaper.

Net is durable (Survives Impact of Ball Net and Frame hit + Waterproof)

1. Assemble the net

2. First test durability of the net

   1. Take a tennis ball and racket

   2. Hit the ball into each of the four corners of the net

      1. PASS/FAIL: Pass if net does not rip or fall over PASS 4x

3. Next test for durability of the frame

   1. Take a tennis ball and racket

   2. Hit the ball into each of the 4 frame pipes

      1. PASS/FAIL: Pass if the frame pipes do not crack and the net does not fall over. PASS 4x

4. Finally test to see if it is waterproof

   1. Take a spray bottle filled with water and spray it at the electronics case and LEDs

      1. PASS/FAIL: Pass if the electronics still function and the inside of the electronics case is unaffected. PASS

ALL PASS

Analysis: The product was able to withstand repeated impacts from a tennis ball and racket at multiple structural points, so it would survive normal use during training.

Assembly (Under 10 min)

1. Gather pre-assembled parts of Net Frame.

2. Start a timer.

3. Reference build plan and assembly animation for instructions on how to assemble the product

7. After fully assembled, stop the timer.

8. PASS/FAIL: Pass if the total time taken to assemble is under 10 minutes.

Average assembly time: 9:18

PASS

Analysis: The product can be assembled with ease under 10 minutes, but it would likely take a new, unacquainted user some experience before they are able to assemble quickly.

Active Feedback

1. PASS/FAIL: Pass if product has an auditory, visual, and/or tactile signal.

Analysis: There is a visible bounce back and an audible sound of the tennis net being hit by the ball PASS

Higher Technology

1. PASS/FAIL: Pass if product contains a complex mechanical system, electronics system, and/or analytical software.

Analysis: The four LEDs are a part of an electronic system that enables better accuracy training, and the pin system is a mechanical system that adjusts the angle and allows for more flexibility and versatility of use. PASS

(Ease of use for new players)

1. Give a tennis racket and ball to people with varying abilities in tennis.

Anthony and Paul: Little to no experience

Vicky: Extremely experienced

2. Explain to them that the LEDs are a random targeting system and that they should aim for the corresponding quadrant.

3. Allow them to play for 10 minutes and use the features of the net.

4. PASS/FAIL: If they are able to learn how to use the net’s features in under 10 minutes effectively, and give a positive rating of the prototype, this test passes.

Average testing time: 4:02 PASS

Analysis: New users were able to work the product much quicker than expected. Experienced tennis players were able to use the product within 1-2 minutes, while inexperienced players did not take longer than 6 minutes to comfortably use the product. This means that our product successfully meets our goal of providing a product for tennis players of varying levels of skill.