Project Charter - Revision history

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	Assumptions:		Assumptions:
	1. Access to Arduino Starter kit.		* Access to Arduino Starter kit.
	2. Team members having basic programming skills and electronics knowledge.		* Team members having basic programming skills and electronics knowledge.
	3. Sufficient thrust coming from fans.		* Sufficient thrust coming from fans.
	Constraints:		Constraints:
	1. Components cannot exceed $90.		* Components cannot exceed $90.
	2. Fan propulsions base.		* Fan propulsions base.
	3. Small and lightweight prototype.		* Small and lightweight prototype.
	Dependencies:		Dependencies:
	1. Programming must be finalized and tested before full system testing.		* Programming must be finalized and tested before full system testing.
	2. The power system must be verified to supply sufficient voltage and current for both Arduino and fans.		* The power system must be verified to supply sufficient voltage and current for both Arduino and fans.
	3. Documentation depends on completing a successful prototype.		* Documentation depends on completing a successful prototype.

	== High Level Risk ==		== High Level Risk ==

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Deliverables

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 * Documentation to replicate prototype.
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+== Assumptions, Constraints, Dependencies ==
 == High Level Risk ==

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High Level Requirements

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	* Time-bound: Car that reliably run for 5 minutes without overheating or malfunctioning.		* Time-bound: Car that reliably run for 5 minutes without overheating or malfunctioning.

	== 4. High Level Requirements ==		== High Level Requirements ==

	* Chassis to support fans and electronics.		* Chassis to support fans and electronics.

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SMART goals

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	== 3. SMART goals ==		== SMART goals ==
	* Specific: Design and construct a fan powered car with an Arduino Starter Kit.		* Specific: Design and construct a fan powered car with an Arduino Starter Kit.
	* Measurable: A prototype that move forward, adjust direction, and speed reliably for at least 5 minutes without failure.		* Measurable: A prototype that move forward, adjust direction, and speed reliably for at least 5 minutes without failure.
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	* Relevant: Learning and demonstrates system programming, electronics integration, propulsion, and design.		* Relevant: Learning and demonstrates system programming, electronics integration, propulsion, and design.
	* Time-bound: Car that reliably run for 5 minutes without overheating or malfunctioning.		* Time-bound: Car that reliably run for 5 minutes without overheating or malfunctioning.


	== 4. High Level Requirements ==		== 4. High Level Requirements ==

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Cost Estimate

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	Design and build a functional car prototype powered by computer fans that would be controlled by Arduino microcontroller. Aims to demonstrate alternative propulsion methods, utilizing embedded programming and circuit design skills while applying project management principles.		Design and build a functional car prototype powered by computer fans that would be controlled by Arduino microcontroller. Aims to demonstrate alternative propulsion methods, utilizing embedded programming and circuit design skills while applying project management principles.

	== 3. Cost Estimate ==		== Cost Estimate ==
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Purpose

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	'''Aerodrive: Arduino Fan Car'''		'''Aerodrive: Arduino Fan Car'''

	== 2. Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	Design and build a functional car prototype powered by computer fans that would be controlled by Arduino microcontroller. Aims to demonstrate alternative propulsion methods, utilizing embedded programming and circuit design skills while applying project management principles.		Design and build a functional car prototype powered by computer fans that would be controlled by Arduino microcontroller. Aims to demonstrate alternative propulsion methods, utilizing embedded programming and circuit design skills while applying project management principles.

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Project Title

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High Level Risk

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	== ~~9. Risks and Mitigation~~ ==		== High Level Risk ==
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	! Risk !! ~~Likelihood~~ !! ~~Impact~~ !! Mitigation Strategy		! Risk !! Impact !! Probability !! Mitigation Strategy
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	\| ~~Fans produce insufficient thrust~~ \|\| ~~Medium~~ \|\| ~~High~~ \|\| Test multiple fan types, adjust angle, reduce car weight		\| Insufficient trust from fans \|\| High\|\| Medium\|\| Test multiple fan types, adjust angle, reduce car weight
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	\| ~~Power~~ supply ~~inadequate~~ \|\| Medium \|\| Medium \|\| Use separate ~~supplies~~ for fans and Arduino		\| Inadequate power supply \|\| Medium \|\| Medium \|\| Use a separate power supply for fans and Arduino
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Overheating or overcurrent \|\| Low \|\| Medium \|\| Use MOSFETs and fuses for protection~~		\| Instability in Arduino code \|\| High \|\| Medium \|\| Incremental testing and debugging
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	\| Arduino code ~~instability~~ \|\| ~~Medium~~ \|\| Medium \|\| Incremental testing and debugging
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	~~\| Mechanical imbalance \|\| Medium \|\| Medium \|\| Balance fan mounts and ensure stable chassis~~
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Time Estimate

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	** Week 1: Project initiation.		** Week 1: Project initiation.
	** Week 2: Electronic setup.		** Week 2: Electronic setup.
	*** Week 3: Chassis construction		** Week 3: Chassis construction.
			** Week 4: Programming and Integration.
			** Week 5: Testing and documentation.

	== Stakeholders ==		== Stakeholders ==

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Time Estimate