Capstone Design Document (pdf) - Capstone Experience

• Demonstration of Populated PCB (3/6/07) - This is where the components, which werepreviously researched and purchased within the module components milestone, aresoldered to the printed circuit board.• Demonstration of Tested and Completed PCB (3/14/07) - Testing and completing theprinted circuit board includes the testing of each individual component ensuring theircorrect functionality. The completion of this milestone will verify that the componentswere selected and are working correctly.• Completion/Acceptance of Bench Prototype (3/26/07) - The bench version of theprototype is tested by manually manipulating the inputs that the module receives andwhile able to monitor and change the output.• Completion/Acceptance of In Vehicle Prototype (4/17/07) - The in vehicle version ofthe prototype will be the final test for the module. The data input will be the truereadings obtained from a moving vehicle, thus allowing the module to work alone asdesired.• Demonstration of Documentation (5/1/07) - The documentation will include the usermanual, schematics, test plan and results. With these documents the user will knoweverything that is needed in order to work Striker Force.ConclusionDrivers will always find a need to have more performance from their vehicle. A solutionto this dilemma that is not only effective but inexpensive is Striker Force. ADS is committed toprovide this module, which improves horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency for PainlessPerformance Products by the beginning of May 2007. With help and guidance from MikeAbbott and a grant from Painless Performance Products, ADS will provide a preproductionprototype with an individual cost no more than $200. ADS’s advisor, Professor George Wright,will help with technical problems and his experience in project management. All deliverableswill be presented to Painless Performance Products and Mr. Abbott, while all milestones will bepresented to Mr. Abbott and Professor Wright through weekly Technical Assessment Teammeetings.Page 13Capstone Design Document February 1, 2007