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Welcome to the EG1003 Online Manual | Welcome to the EG1003 Online Lab Manual website. This site contains all the academic material you need for the course. For administrative matters such as lab report submission, please visit [https://eg.poly.edu eg.poly.edu]. | ||
You can click on anything underlined on this page to link to the material. | You can click on anything underlined on this page to link to the material. | ||
== | == Course Information == | ||
* [[Some comments from the course director]] | * [[Some comments from the course director]] | ||
* [[The Course]] | * [[The Course]] | ||
* [[Structure]] | * [[Structure]] | ||
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* [[Ethics]] | * [[Ethics]] | ||
* [[Plagiarism]] | * [[Plagiarism]] | ||
* [[How to use the EG1003 Web Sites]] | * [[How to use the EG1003 Web Sites]] | ||
* [[How to submit work to the EG1003 Web Site]] | * [[How to submit work to the EG1003 Web Site]] | ||
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* [[Safety Guidelines]] | * [[Safety Guidelines]] | ||
* [[Keeping Your Laboratory Notebook]] | * [[Keeping Your Laboratory Notebook]] | ||
* [[Media:Introduction_to_EG.pptx|Introduction to EG1003]] | |||
* [[Media:Academic_honesty.pptx|Academic Honesty and Plagiarism]] | |||
* [[Media:Safety_Guidelines.pptx|Safety Guidelines]] | |||
== Laboratory Experiments == | == Laboratory Experiments == | ||
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=== Write-ups === | |||
* [[Software for Engineers 2007|Lab 1 - Software for Engineers]] | * [[Software for Engineers 2007|Lab 1 - Software for Engineers]] | ||
* [[Mousetrap Car Competition|Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car]] | * [[Mousetrap Car Competition|Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car]] | ||
* [[Hot Air Balloon Competition|Lab 2 - Hot Air Balloon]] | * [[Hot Air Balloon Competition|Lab 2 - Hot Air Balloon]] | ||
* [[Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement|Lab 3 - Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement]] | * [[Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement|Lab 3 - Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement]] {{bull}} [[Media:NXT_Green.doc|Green]] {{bull}} [[Media:NXT_Red.doc|Red]] {{bull}} [[Media:NXT_Yellow.docx|Yellow]] | ||
* [[Introduction to LabVIEW|Lab 4 - Introduction to LabVIEW]] | * [[Introduction to LabVIEW|Lab 4 - Introduction to LabVIEW]] | ||
* [[Digital Logic|Lab 5 - Digital Logic]] | * [[Digital Logic|Lab 5 - Digital Logic]] | ||
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* [[Boom Construction Competition|Lab 11 - Boom Construction Competition]] | * [[Boom Construction Competition|Lab 11 - Boom Construction Competition]] | ||
* ========================= | * ========================= | ||
* [[Mindstorms Programming Exercise Prelab| | * [[Mindstorms Programming Exercise Prelab|Sensors Prelab]] | ||
* [[Sensors]] | * [[Sensors]] | ||
* [[DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis Prelab| | * [[DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis Prelab|DNA Prelab]] | ||
* [[DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis]] | * [[DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis]] | ||
* [[Microphone Design Competition]] | * [[Microphone Design Competition]] | ||
* [[Design Failure: Cause & Effect]] | * [[Design Failure: Cause & Effect]] | ||
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== | <div style="float:left; width:45%; padding-left:5%"> | ||
=== PowerPoint Presentations === | |||
* [[Media:SW_For_EngrsI.pptx|Lab 1 - Software for Engineers]] | * [[Media:SW_For_EngrsI.pptx|Lab 1 - Software for Engineers]] | ||
* [[Media:MouseTrap.pptx|Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car]] | * [[Media:MouseTrap.pptx|Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car]] | ||
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* [[Media:Sensors_NXT.ppt|Sensors]] | * [[Media:Sensors_NXT.ppt|Sensors]] | ||
* [[Media:DNAextract.pptx|DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis]] | * [[Media:DNAextract.pptx|DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis]] | ||
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== Semester-Long Design Projects == | == Semester-Long Design Projects == | ||
<div style="float:left; width:45%; padding-right: 5%"> | |||
* [[Media:SLDP.zip|Semester-Long Project Presentation]] <span style="color: red">'''(10MB!)'''</span> | |||
* [[(Modular) Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)|Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)]] | * [[(Modular) Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)|Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)]] | ||
* [[Railroad Train Guidance System (RTGS)]] | * [[Railroad Train Guidance System (RTGS)]] | ||
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* [[Disaster Relief Robot (DRR)]] | * [[Disaster Relief Robot (DRR)]] | ||
* [[Spring 2010 Project Configurations]] | * [[Spring 2010 Project Configurations]] | ||
* [[MS Project Skill Builder O2007|MS Project Skill Builder (Office 2007 Version)]] | * [[MS Project Skill Builder O2007|MS Project Skill Builder (Office 2007 Version)]] | ||
* [[How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]] | * [[How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project]] | ||
* [[Media:Legoprice.pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects]] | * [[Media:Legoprice.pdf|Price list for Lego parts for robot projects]] | ||
* [http://www.lm-software.com/mlcad/e_main.htm MLCad Web site, including tutorials] | |||
= | * [[Alternatives to MLCad]] | ||
* [[AutoCAD Skill Builder]] | |||
* [[MLCad Skill Builder]] | |||
* [[Lego Digital Designer Skill Builder]] | |||
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=== Component Testing Forms === | === Component Testing Forms === | ||
[[Media:Traincomp.docx|RTGS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Smktcomp.docx|SLS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Auvcomp.docx|AUV]] {{bull}} [[Media:Bdrcomp.docx|BDR]] {{bull}} [[Media:LSRRcomp.docx|SRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:DRRcomp.docx|DRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:MRDScomp.docx|RDS]] | |||
=== Commissioning Forms === | === Commissioning Forms === | ||
[[Media:Traincomm.docx|RTGS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Smktcomm.docx|SLS]] {{bull}} [[Media:Auvcomm.docx|AUV]] {{bull}} [[Media:Bdrcomm.docx|BDR]] {{bull}} [[Media:LSRRcomm.docx|SRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:DRRcomm.docx|DRR]] {{bull}} [[Media:MRDScomm.docx|RDS]] | |||
=== [[Media:Early.docx|Project Submission Form]] === | |||
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=== | == Help & How-Tos == | ||
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=== Technical Writing === | |||
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* [[What Is It?]] | * [[What Is It?]] | ||
* [[Your Audience and Purpose]] | * [[Your Audience and Purpose]] | ||
* [[Introduction]] | * [[Introduction]] | ||
* [[Specifications for Writing Your Lab Reports]] | * [[Specifications for Writing Your Lab Reports]] | ||
* [[Quick Comparison of Lab Presentation and Report Specifications]] | |||
* [[Media:How_To_Write_a_Lab_Report_in_EG.ppt|How to Write Lab Reports in EG1003]] | |||
* [[Introductions and Conclusions]] | * [[Introductions and Conclusions]] | ||
* [[Active and Passive Voice]] | * [[Active and Passive Voice]] | ||
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* [[Punctuation]] | * [[Punctuation]] | ||
* [[The Use of Articles]] | * [[The Use of Articles]] | ||
* [[Media:Writing_Teamwork.ppt|Writing Consultant Teamwork Presentation]] | |||
== Sample | * [[Media:Writing_an_Effective Resume.ppt|Writing an Effective Resume]] | ||
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<div style="float:left; width:45%; padding-left:5%"> | |||
==== Sample Work ==== | |||
This section contains two imaginary labs and typical submissions that would be associated with them | This section contains two imaginary labs and typical submissions that would be associated with them | ||
* [[Introduction to the Sample Labs]] | * [[Introduction to the Sample Labs]] | ||
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=== Regular Lab === | ===== Regular Lab ===== | ||
* [[Lab 1701|Lab 1701 - Faster-than-light Travel]] | * [[Lab 1701|Lab 1701 - Faster-than-light Travel]] | ||
* [[Media:Eglabrpt1701a.doc|Annotated lab report]] | * [[Media:Eglabrpt1701a.doc|Annotated lab report]] | ||
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* [[Media:Lab1701a.ppt|Annotated presentation]] | * [[Media:Lab1701a.ppt|Annotated presentation]] | ||
* [[Media:Lab1701.ppt|Presentation]] | * [[Media:Lab1701.ppt|Presentation]] | ||
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=== Competition Lab === | <div style="float:left; width:45%; padding-left:5%"> | ||
===== Competition Lab ===== | |||
* [[Lab 500|Lab 500 - Stock Car Racer]] | * [[Lab 500|Lab 500 - Stock Car Racer]] | ||
* [[Media:Eglabrpt500a.doc|Annotated lab report]] | * [[Media:Eglabrpt500a.doc|Annotated lab report]] | ||
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* [[Media:Lab500a.ppt|Annotated presentation]] | * [[Media:Lab500a.ppt|Annotated presentation]] | ||
* [[Media:Lab500.pptx|Presentation]] | * [[Media:Lab500.pptx|Presentation]] | ||
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<div style="float:left; width:45%; padding-right:5%"> | |||
=== Technical Presentations === | |||
* [[EG1003 Lab Presentation Format]] | |||
* [[Media:Recitation_format.pptx|How to Give a Recitation Presentation]] | |||
* [[EG1003 Project Milestone Presentation Format]] | |||
* [[Media:Eg_milestones.pptx|How to give a Milestone Presentation]] | |||
* [[Media:Eg_final.pptx|How to give the Final Project Presentation]] | |||
* [[Giving Effective Presentations]] | |||
* [[Effective Slide Formats]] | |||
* [[Giving the Presentation]] | |||
* [[Blunders to Avoid]] | |||
* [[Making Good Looking Equations in PowerPoint Presentations]] | |||
== | === Semester-Long Design Project === | ||
* [[ | * [[Media:MLCAD.zip|Installing and Using MLCAD]] (zip file) | ||
* [[Media:Exporting_AutoCad_to_MLCAD_.ppt|Exporting MLCAD to AutoCAD]] | |||
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=== Miscellaneous === | |||
* [[How to erase old programs from the NXT memory]] | |||
* [[Officexfer|How to read documents made in Office 2007 in Office 2003]] | |||
* [[Screenshots|How to Capture PC Screen Images]] | |||
* [[How to Compress Your Files]] | |||
* [[How to Include Pictures, Equations, and Spreadsheets in Your Presentations and Lab Reports]] | |||
* [[How to Change Pictures so They Don't Take Up So Much Space]] | |||
* [[How to Show Cost Data in Presentations]] | |||
* [[How to Put Video Files in presentations]] | |||
* [[How to Handle Unusual Data]] | |||
* [[Submitting EG1003 Work to the Digital Dropbox]] | |||
* [[How to Clean Up Your Initial "MyPoly" Screen]] | |||
* [[Media:Doc_Elec_Comp.docx|How to Troubleshoot Lab Equipment]] | |||
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== Feedback == | == Feedback == | ||
If you have any comments or questions about this manual | If you have any comments or questions about this manual [mailto:pli@poly.edu click here to send us a message]. Please include something in the subject line indicating what your comment is. | ||
[mailto:pli@poly.edu click here to send us a message]. | |||
Please include something in the subject line indicating what | |||
your comment is. | |||
Revision as of 23:36, 15 June 2010
Welcome to the EG1003 Online Lab Manual website. This site contains all the academic material you need for the course. For administrative matters such as lab report submission, please visit eg.poly.edu.
You can click on anything underlined on this page to link to the material.
Course Information
- Some comments from the course director
- The Course
- Structure
- Missing and Being Late for Class, and How to Make Up Work
- Teamwork
- Ethics
- Plagiarism
- How to use the EG1003 Web Sites
- How to submit work to the EG1003 Web Site
- EG1003 Grading Policy
- Safety Guidelines
- Keeping Your Laboratory Notebook
- Introduction to EG1003
- Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
- Safety Guidelines
Laboratory Experiments
Write-ups
- Lab 1 - Software for Engineers
- Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car
- Lab 2 - Hot Air Balloon
- Lab 3 - Product Evaluation and Quality Improvement • Green • Red • Yellow
- Lab 4 - Introduction to LabVIEW
- Lab 5 - Digital Logic
- Lab 6 - Model Shop Session
- Lab 7 - Electronic Filters
- Lab 8 - Lemon Car
- Lab 9 - Model Shop Session
- Lab 10 - Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation
- Lab 11 - Boom Construction Competition
- =========================
- Sensors Prelab
- Sensors
- DNA Prelab
- DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis
- Microphone Design Competition
- Design Failure: Cause & Effect
PowerPoint Presentations
- Lab 1 - Software for Engineers
- Lab 1A - Mousetrap Car
- Lab 2 - Hot Air Balloon
- Lab 3 - Product Evaluation & Quality Improvement
- Lab 4 - Introduction to LabVIEW
- Lab 5 - Digital Logic
- Lab 6 - Model Shop Session
- Lab 7 - Electronic Filters
- Lab 8 - Lemon Car
- Lab 9 - Model Shop Session
- Lab 10 - Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation
- Lab 11 - Boom Construction Competition
- =========================
- Sensors
- DNA Extraction and Gel Analysis
Semester-Long Design Projects
- Semester-Long Project Presentation (10MB!)
- Retrieval and Delivery System (RDS)
- Railroad Train Guidance System (RTGS)
- Supermarket Logistics System (SLS)
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
- Bomb Disarming Robot (BDR)
- Search & Recovery Robot (SRR)
- Disaster Relief Robot (DRR)
- Spring 2010 Project Configurations
- MS Project Skill Builder (Office 2007 Version)
- How to plan the schedule and calculate costs for a project
- Price list for Lego parts for robot projects
- MLCad Web site, including tutorials
- Alternatives to MLCad
- AutoCAD Skill Builder
- MLCad Skill Builder
- Lego Digital Designer Skill Builder
Component Testing Forms
RTGS • SLS • AUV • BDR • SRR • DRR • RDS
Commissioning Forms
RTGS • SLS • AUV • BDR • SRR • DRR • RDS
Project Submission Form
Help & How-Tos
Technical Writing
- What Is It?
- Your Audience and Purpose
- Introduction
- Specifications for Writing Your Lab Reports
- Quick Comparison of Lab Presentation and Report Specifications
- How to Write Lab Reports in EG1003
- Introductions and Conclusions
- Active and Passive Voice
- Creating a Logical Argument
- Descriptions - Mechanism and Process
- Writing Numbers, Units of Measure, and Equations
- Graphics in Technical Reports
- Writing Software Documentation
- How to Write an Effective Resume
- Persuasion
- Team Authoring Strategies
- Editing
- Punctuation
- The Use of Articles
- Writing Consultant Teamwork Presentation
- Writing an Effective Resume
Sample Work
This section contains two imaginary labs and typical submissions that would be associated with them
Regular Lab
Technical Presentations
- EG1003 Lab Presentation Format
- How to Give a Recitation Presentation
- EG1003 Project Milestone Presentation Format
- How to give a Milestone Presentation
- How to give the Final Project Presentation
- Giving Effective Presentations
- Effective Slide Formats
- Giving the Presentation
- Blunders to Avoid
- Making Good Looking Equations in PowerPoint Presentations
Semester-Long Design Project
Miscellaneous
- How to erase old programs from the NXT memory
- How to read documents made in Office 2007 in Office 2003
- How to Capture PC Screen Images
- How to Compress Your Files
- How to Include Pictures, Equations, and Spreadsheets in Your Presentations and Lab Reports
- How to Change Pictures so They Don't Take Up So Much Space
- How to Show Cost Data in Presentations
- How to Put Video Files in presentations
- How to Handle Unusual Data
- Submitting EG1003 Work to the Digital Dropbox
- How to Clean Up Your Initial "MyPoly" Screen
- How to Troubleshoot Lab Equipment
Feedback
If you have any comments or questions about this manual click here to send us a message. Please include something in the subject line indicating what your comment is.