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| 10/15/2007 CLASSIC COMFORT “Merging the past with the present” Testing Testing will be performed throughout the timeline of this project to ensure success. Each individual component will be tested at various levels. Desktop testing of individual component will be done in order to ensure that each component operates properly. There will then be a breadboard test for the overall system to insure that our device performs to specifications. Finally there will be a prototype test which will ensure the entire functionally of the device. This will allow us the opportunity to make sure our Classic Comfort product works according to our requirements. All impedance components will be tested in order to ensure proper voltage drop. Amplifiers will be tested to ensure proper operation. The signal conditioning circuit will be tested to ensure they convert the voltages and currents properly as well as protect the microcontroller. Software will be tested to ensure it performs to specifications; it will be tested for robustness, extensibility, fault-tolerance, and ease of maintenance. The software must be able to perform under low resources and also allow for future modifications without having to change the entire software system design. It must be able to recover from errors and have the ability to also be reset by the user. This system must be easy to maintenance as well as update. We will also stress test the entire system making sure that all of the separate components can work at the same time without destroying our prototype. Overall our system must perform optimally in the expected conditions of an everyday car. Fabrication Fabrication will be performed after each of the prototype PCBs are created. Once each board is populated, we will test the hardware and software on each of the boards according to the test plan. We will also need to create an enclosure for our device to assist in keeping hazardous objects outside of our device. The enclosure will include a place for a dual seven segment display, three buttons for user control, a place for incoming and outgoing cables to connect to the wiring harness, and a reset button to default the device to its factory default settings. Documentation Our documentation will cover two major areas, the final technical report and the user’s manual. The final technical report will consist of all major information that Painless will want from us as well as all technical documentation that will cover our costs, parts list, major troubles we incurred, etc. The final technical report will include the final set of schematics that will detail how the Classic Comfort device was designed. It will also include the final source code that show the exact code used in programming the PIC18F microcontroller. The report will also include the final PCB layout of our board mapping out each individual component which was used. Our test plan and the results from the final testing will be documented as well in our final technical report. In the user’s manual we will include information for the user so they will know how to install the classic comfort device. It will also include information on how to properly utilize the three button user interface in order to change each individual setting. 7
| 10/15/2007 CLASSIC COMFORT “Merging the past with the present” MILESTONES A milestone is a terminal event that marks the completion of a work package or phase. It helps signify key events in a project and also may indicate direction of travel since key decisions made at milestones may alter the route through the project plan. Throughout the lifetime of our project, there will be significant events that will be used to report the project progress. These milestones will be used by the project stakeholders to identify the completion of the tasks. Milestones will also be used by Rhyvle Technologies to identify readiness to begin a new phase or group of tasks. Completion of Research Research will be conducted for each component involved in the Classic Comport project. Completion and Approval of Hardware Design Layout of hardware components and connections will be completed and presented to the project advisor for approval. Completion and Approval of Software Design Flow chart developed by the software engineer will be presented to the project advisor. The flow chart will be assessed by the advisor. Completion of Proto-board Mock-up A working proto-board mock-up of the system will be completed which will allow for testing to be done. Acceptance of PCB Design A PCB layout will be designed and sent out to be manufactured for the final prototype. Completion and Approval of Test Plan Documentation of how individual components as well as the overall system testing will be presented to the advisor for approval. Completion and Acceptance of Final Documentation The documentation will include any and all documented work, charts, graphs, schematics, etc. required throughout the entire process of our product. Completion and Acceptance of Prototype A working prototype will be demonstrated and delivered to our stakeholders and assessed to ensure the performance of required specification. 8
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