Difference between revisions of "Template:SLDP: Cost Estimate (Robots)"

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Cost Estimate

Once a robot design is complete, a cost estimate must be generated that specifies the cost of all the materials and labor required for the construction of the design. Tabulate this cost information clearly in an Excel spreadsheet, using the materials cost list provided. Help in calculating the cost is available by reviewing how to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project. The costs for the parts can be found on the price list for LEGO parts for robot projects.

Note: You should only use the materials contained in the price list for LEGO parts for robot projects. If you want to use other parts, get permission from your faculty member to do so, and also to determine the cost of the parts you want to use that are not in this price list.

The cost estimate should include the following:

Labor cost breakdown with hours and rates
Consolidate low-cost pieces: axles, beams, bricks, bushings, connectors, gears, plates
Itemize high-cost pieces: controllers (EV3 brick), sensors, motors
No decimal places; this is an estimate after all. Round appropriately
Total cost must be shown in the bottom right corner

Notebook/Project Journal

While working on your project, you are expected to keep a record of all work done, as well as future plans and goals. In order to complete a Benchmark assessment, you must submit your notebook in .pdf format to the EG1004 website, as well as show your notebook to the Open Lab TA completing your assessment. A guide to writing the notebook, as well as a basic overview of its expectations, can be found here.

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 == Cost Estimate ==
-Once a robot design is complete, a cost estimate must be generated that specifies the cost of all the materials and labor required for the construction of your design. Tabulate this cost information clearly in an Excel spreadsheet, using the materials cost list provided. You can get help in calculating the cost by reviewing [[How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]]. The costs for the parts can be found on the [[Media:Legoprice.pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects]].
+Once a robot design is complete, a cost estimate must be generated that specifies the cost of all the materials and labor required for the construction of the design. Tabulate this cost information clearly in an Excel spreadsheet, using the materials cost list provided. Help in calculating the cost is available by reviewing [[how to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]]. The costs for the parts can be found on the [[Media:Legoprice.xlsx|price list for LEGO parts for robot projects]].
-'''Note: You should only use the materials contained in the [[Media:Legoprice.pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects]]. If you want to use other parts, get permission from your faculty member to do so, and also to determine the cost of the parts you want to use that are not in this price list.'''
+{{SLDP: Outside Materials (Robots)}}
-Create a cost estimate on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The cost estimate should include the following:
+The cost estimate should include the following:
-* Labor cost breakdown with hours and rates.
+* Labor cost breakdown with hours and rates
-* Consolidate low-cost pieces: axles, beams, bricks, bushings, connectors, gears, plates, etc.
+* Consolidate low-cost pieces: axles, beams, bricks, bushings, connectors, gears, plates
-* Itemize high-cost pieces: controllers (NXT/EV3), sensors, etc.
+* Itemize high-cost pieces: controllers (EV3 brick), sensors, motors
-* No decimal places; this is an estimate after all. Round appropriately.
+* No decimal places; this is an estimate after all. Round appropriately
-* Total cost must be shown in the bottom right corner.
+* Total cost must be shown in the bottom right corner
+== Notebook/Project Journal ==
+While working on your project, you are expected to keep a record of all work done, as well as future plans and goals. In order to complete a Benchmark assessment, you must submit your notebook in .pdf format to the EG1004 website, as well as show your notebook to the Open Lab TA completing your assessment. A guide to writing the notebook, as well as a basic overview of its expectations, can be found [[Keeping a Project Notebook|here]].