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"totitle": "Bomb Disarming Robot (BDR)",
"*": "<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\" id=\"mw-diff-left-l1\">Line 1:</td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline\"><div><<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">big</del>><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''MediaWiki has been successfully installed.'''</del></<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">big</del>></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">h1</ins>><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">RFP*: Modular Field BDR (Bomb Disarming Robot)</ins></<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">h1</ins>></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context\"><br/></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context\"><br/></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Consult the [http:</del>//<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">meta</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>*<b> RFP<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">b> is an acronym for <i>Request For Proposal</i>.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Internationally, RFPs are called ITTs, an</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">acronym for <i>Invitation To Tender<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">i></ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Companies and</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">governmental agencies use RFPs to solicit new business</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context\"><br/></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context\"><br/></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline\"><div>== <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Getting started </del>==</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h2>INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW</h2></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">http</del>://<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Manual</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Configuration_settings Configuration settings </del>list]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">http</del>://<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Manual</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">FAQ MediaWiki FAQ</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>The United States Department of Homeland Security,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">https</del>://<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mailman</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">listinfo</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>-<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">announce MediaWiki release mailing list</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">was established in 2002 by an executive order issued by President George W. Bush.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The department is an amalgamation of 22 federal agencies all dedicated in</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">various ways to the protection of our country. The Department has three primary</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">missions:</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><ol></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States,</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>To reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>To minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"></ol></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Among its many directives, the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Department considers it a top priority to reduce the threat imposed by</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">explosive devices to both our citizens and our first responders. As recent</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">events have made clear, the potential danger to innocents is real and is one we</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">must contend with. A strategic component of the Department's 10-point plan to</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">deal with explosives that threaten the citizenry is a fully autonomous robot</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">designed to navigate to an explosive device and disarm it. Such a machine would</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">not only reduce the threat to bystanders, but would protect the brave men and</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">women who have dedicated their lives to our safety.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>This bomb disarming robot,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">code-named <b><i>BDR</i></b>, should be nimble and effective. Your design must be</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">reliable and cost-effective, as the Department envisions the deployment of a</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">large number of BDRs throughout the country. The winning proposal must</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">demonstrate the dependability of your design. </p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Innovation in your approach to</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the problem will be rewarded. Please give details about your company and its</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lead employees and give at least one example of a similar project completed by</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your firm. Please refer to the specifications that follow as you prepare your proposal</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">cover letter. The format outlined in the <b><i>Technical Communication </i></b>section</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">of this manual is the one you should use.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h2>SPECIFICATIONS</h2></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Design a robot using MLCad as</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your primary design tool. Your team must build a model of your design using the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">materials provided. A RoboLab program that will direct the robot's movements</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">must be created. A cost estimate of the robot's components must be provided.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">All revisions to the original design must be recorded and explained. This</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">includes technical design drawings, as well as cost estimates. All revisions to</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the RoboLab program must be recorded and explained.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>The BDR must be able to move</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">autonomously over a pre-selected route, disarm the center bomb, avoiding two</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">decoy bombs, and, for extra credit, pick up the explosive device and return it</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">to the start point. In addition, there is a second device in another location, and</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">retrieving this device as well will earn additional extra credit. The robot must</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">fit in the dimension box, and begin <i>behind</i> the <font color=#8080ff>starting</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">line</font> (see Figure 1). These specifications <i>must</i> be met for final</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">commissioning. </p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>The robot program may not be</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">altered or switched during any part of the mission.\u00a0 Likewise, the robot must be fully autonomous,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">and therefore cannot be touched by any person during testing. Please refer to</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the course syllabus for all due dates.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>ROUTE CHOICES</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p align=center>[[Image:bdr2.gif]]</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p class=caption>Figure 1: BDR navigation field with the 4 main routes highlighted</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p align=center>[[Image:bdr3.gif]]</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p class</ins>=<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">caption>Figure 2: Alternate view of BDR navigation field.<br></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Note: Testing must be performed with the hatch down, as in Figure 1</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Route 1: The robot must follow the black line, disarm the bomb, <i>and</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">return to base</i> (see Figures 1 and 2 Black route ).</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Route 2: The robot must navigate the perimeter of the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">course, open a gate in its path by depressing a button, proceed to the bomb's</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">location, and disarm it (see Figure 1 white/<font color</ins>=<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">#ff0000>red</font> route).</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Route 3: The robot</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">must navigate along the black line around the perimeter of the course until it</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">reaches the ramp. It must travel up the ramp, navigate to a second ramp and</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">travel back down to the black line. Next, it must proceed to the bomb's</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">location and disarm the bomb (see Figure 1 white/<font color</ins>=<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">#00ff00>green</font></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">route).</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Route 4: The robot must navigate through the tunnel and disarm the bomb</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">(see Figure 1 <font color</ins>=<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">#ff00ff>purple</font> route).</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b>Please Note:</b></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Projectile (catapult, slingshot) designs are not allowed.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>For extra credit, the robot can retrieve a piece of the bomb (ping pong ball) and</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">return it to base. The first ping pong ball is located on the left side of the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">disarm button. The second ball is located outside the perimeter of the bombs. It is on</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the right side. You must retrieve the first ball in order to be eligible for credit</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">for the second ball. A diagram of the placement of the bombs is shown below in Figiure 3:</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p align=center></ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[Image:bdr1.gif]]</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p class=caption>Figure 3</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">BDR bomb placement</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>If you would like to design your own route, you may ask your instructor for permission.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Creativity and innovation are always rewarded. Original designs will receive extra credit.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>MICROSOFT PROJECT</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Your team must create a time management plan using Microsoft Project (MS Project).</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">You can learn Microsoft Project by doing the [[MS Project Skill Builder]] contained elsewhere in</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">this manual. This plan must include all tasks related to the project. Each task must be named,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">assigned a duration amd assigned to a specific person (or people). You must begin your work by creating an MS Project plan.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Follow your project plan throughout the semester. If the team falls behind schedule, explain</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the reasons for the delays when you present your progress reports, list the steps being taken</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">to get the project back on track, and create a revised MS Project plan.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>For help in planning your project, review the page called</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]] in the section called <i>Material</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">to help you with the project</i> elsewhere in this manual.<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>There should be at least twenty tasks</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">subtasks and three Milestones</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Milestones should be</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">noted with the duration of "0day"</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Moreover, the copy picture function included in MS Project</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Software should be used instead of the print screen function of the computer.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>DRAWINGS<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>A command of <b>MLCad<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">b> is necessary for you to complete</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the drawings required for this project. Use MLCad to create four drawings of</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your robot</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">front, top, most detailed side, and a drawing of your gear trains.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Sensors, motors, and gears must be included in each drawing. All parts used in</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the robot must be referred to using the part number found in the price </ins>list<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">. </p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Each revision of your design must be documented. This is done by saving the old</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">side view drawing, and assigning a revision number to the new drawing.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p align=center>[[Image:bdr4.gif]</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p class=caption>Figure 4: Sample isometric image from MLCad (without part numbers)</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>MODEL</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>You must build a scale model (1:1) of your design. The following materials will be provided:</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><ol></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>RoboLab kit</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>One RCX</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>Sensors</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><li>Motors</li></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"></ol></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Additional materials can be supplied by your TA.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p align=center>[</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Image:bdr5.jpg]]</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p class=caption>Figure 5</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Photographs of some past robot models constructed from provided materials<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>COST ESTIMATE</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Once a robot design is complete,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">a cost estimate must be generated that specifies the cost of all the materials</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">and labor required for the construction of your design. Tabulate this cost information</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">clearly in an Excel spreadsheet, using the materials cost list provided. You can get help in calculating</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the cost by reviewing the page called [[How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]] in</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the section called <i>Material to help you with the project<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">i> elsewhere in this manual</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The costs for</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the parts can be found on the page [[Media:Legoprice</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects]]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">in the <i>Material to help you with the project<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">i> section elsewhere in this manual.<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b>Note: You should only use the materials contained in the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[Media</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Legoprice.pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">]. If you want to use other parts,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">get permission from your faculty member to do so, and also to determine the cost of the parts you want</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">to use that are not in this price list.</b></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Have all the materials and parts used categorized in different groups instead of including</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">individual parts. Make sure to include the units of each part used in a group and total them up</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">for that individual group. Moreover, the cost of labor should be included. You can get help on</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the labor cost by reading the page [</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]] in</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the section called <i>Material to help you with the project</i> elsewhere in this manual.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>MILESTONES</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>As you work on your project, you will be required to present periodic reports on your progress. We call these</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Milestones. All the items assigned in each Milestone are called deliverables. These deliverables often consist of</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">a combination of written submissions, presentations, and demonstrations.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h4>Milestone 1</h4></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Prepare a preliminary sketch of your design, a cost estimate, and an MS Project plan. Also, indicate which</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">route you plan to follow from the start line to the bomb.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b><i>Look Ahead</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">i> What tasks do you plan between now and Milestone 2?<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">b></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b>Milestone 1 Deliverables:</b> A presentation. Include the preliminary sketch, cost estimate,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">and MS Project plan</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Include a brief description of the robot, the route to be followed, and any special</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">features and benefits of your design</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><i><b>Note:<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">b> Whenever you revise your drawing(s), your cost estimate, or your MS Project plan, you must include</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the initial drawing, the initial cost estimate, or the initial MS Project plan, <b>in addition to<</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">b> the revision.</i></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h4>Milestone 2</h4></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Using MLCad, prepare four views of your latest design: front, top, most detailed side, and an isometric drawing.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Create an MLCad drawing of your gear trains. Complete your latest RoboLab program and your latest MS Project plan</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">reflecting any schedule changes. Finally, calculate a revised cost estimate. A signed Component Testing Form must be</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">submitted to your Recitation TA.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><i><b>Look Ahead:</b> What tasks do you plan between now and Milestone 3?</i></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b>Milestone 2 Deliverables:</b> A copy of your presentation slides that includes four views of your design using MLCad:</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">front, top, most detailed side, and an isometric drawing; an MLCad drawing of your gear trains; your RoboLab program; a revised</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">cost estimate; your revised MS Project plan; and your signed Component Testing Form.</p> </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Whenever you revise your drawing(s), your cost estimate, or your MS Project plan, you must include</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the initial drawing, the initial cost estimate, or the initial MS Project plan, <b>in addition to</b> the revision.</i></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h4>Milestone 3</h4></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>Using MLCad, prepare four views of your latest design: front, top, most detailed side, and an isometric drawing. Create</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">an MLCad drawing of your gear trains. Complete your latest RoboLab program and your latest MS Project plan reflecting any</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">schedule changes. Finally, calculate a revised cost estimate. </p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><i><b>Look ahead:</b> What tasks do you plan between now and the completion of the project?</i></p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b>Milestone 3 Deliverables:</b> A copy of your presentation slides that includes four views of your design using MLCad: front,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">top, most detailed side, and an isometric drawing; an MLCad drawing of your gear trains; your RoboLab program; a revised cost</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">estimate; and your revised MS Project plan.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Whenever you revise your drawing(s), your cost estimate, or your MS Project plan, you must include</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the initial drawing, the initial cost estimate, or the initial MS Project plan, <b>in addition to</b> the revision.</i></p> </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>FINAL PRESENTATION</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>The exact specifications for your final presentation will be provided by</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your instructor. Some of these requirements will be: the features and benefits</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">of your design, project specifications, all drawings, RoboLab programs, cost</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">estimates, and your completed MS Project. Ideally, commissioning should take</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">place before the Final Presentation. If, for some reason, you were not commissioned,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">then you may do so after the presentation. A signed <b>Commissioning Statement</b></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">must be included with your final presentation materials.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p><b>Final Proposal Cover Letter:</b> Refer to the <b>Technical Communication</b> section of this manual for specifics on the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">preparation of your cover letter. This document is the final written report describing your design project. Remember that proposals</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">must be persuasive in tone.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>The Appendix must include your initial sketch, all the drawings of your final design, the final RoboLab program, the final MS Project,</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">and the final cost estimate. Be sure to include photographs your final model.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>EARLY ACCEPTANCE</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>If you complete your project one week early, you are eligible for a bonus that will be added to your final semester</ins>-<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">long project</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">grade. You must submit all deliverables by 5PM one week before your section is scheduled to present (see syllabus for exact date).</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">To commission early, all required information on the form titled <b><i>Early Acceptance of Semester Project</i></b>, found on the</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">EG web site, must be approved, accepted, and signed by a TA. The deliverables received early are the ones you will use in your</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">presentation. No adjustments to the deliverables commissioned will be accepted.</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><h3>LIQUIDATED DAMAGES</h3></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"><p>If you do not complete all your deliverables and do not commission during the Final Presentation, you will incur liquidated damages</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">as defined in the grading policy..</p></ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[Main_Page | Return to Table of Contents]</ins>]</div></td></tr>\n"
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