3.PROBLEM DEFINITION
IK Company is in need of a machine which can launch items like balls , rackets , missiles etc.
| QUESTIONS | ANSWERS | OBJECTIVES/FUNCTIONS/CONSTRAINTS |
|---|---|---|
| What the should the system launch? | Balls | Function |
| What should be the budget of the machine ? | Less than 3500 | Constraint |
| Should the machine be portable? | Fixed at one place | Objective |
| what should be the dimensions of the machine ? | 1.5* 1.5* 1.5 ft | Constraint |
| should machine be automatic? | semi automatic | Objective |
| At what angle the machine should launch ? | 30 degree | Constraint |
| How many balls should the machine store ? | 2/3 balls | Constraint |
| Should the machine notify you when it's out of balls/water capacity? | yes. | Function |
| What other features are you expecting from the Machine? | It should be able to spray the water. | Function |
| How powerful should the machine be ? | As strong as possible | Objective |
| For how long do you intend the machine to be used? | 3 hours | Constraint |
| Should the machine have a display to show the info.? | yes, it should be able to show the no. of balls thrown. | Function |
| Should the machine have a remote control system? | yes. | Function |
| Should the machine be able to adjust it's height? | yes | Function |
| Should the machine have more than one outlet/opening/launcher? | yes | Function |
| what is the deadline for the machine? | 1 month | Constraint |
| SI.NO | OBJECTIVES |
|---|---|
| 1. | The machine be fixed at a place. |
| 2. | The machine should be semi-automatic. |
| 3. | The machine should be strong. |
| 4. | The machine should be safe to use. |
Design a Semi-automatic launching machine which is Strong, safe and it should be fixed at a place.
| SI.NO | CONSTRAINTS |
|---|---|
| 1. | The budget of the machine should be less than 3500 |
| 2. | The dimensions of the machine should be 1.5* 1.5* 1.5 feet |
| 3. | The machine should launch at an angle of 30 degree. |
| 4. | The machine should store 2-3 balls. |
| 5. | The machine is to be used for 3 hours. |
| 6. | The machine should be ready within a month's time. |
Design a Semi-automatic launching machine which is Strong, safe and it should be fixed at a place. Machine must not exceed the volume of 1.5 cubic fts , should be able to store 2-3 balls, it should launch at an angle of 30 degree, budget to build it should not exceed Rs 3500 ,should work for 3 hours continuously and it should be ready within a month's time.
| SI.NO | FUNCTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1. | The machine should be able to launch the balls and spray water |
| 2. | The machine should notify the user when it's out of balls/water. |
| 3. | The machine should have a display to show the information. |
| 4. | The machine should have more than one outlet/launcher. |
| 5. | The machine should have a remote control system. |
| 6. | The machine should be able to adjust it's height. |
Design a Semi-automatic launching machine which is Strong, safe and it should be fixed at a place. Machine must not exceed the volume of 1.5 cubic fts , should be able to store 2-3 balls, it should launch at an angle of 30 degrees, budget to build it should not exceed Rs 3500 ,should work for 3 hours continuously and it should be ready within a month's time. Machine should display the information. It should have more than one outlet/launcher and should launch the balls and spray water. Machine should notify when it's out of balls/water. It should be able to adjust height and should have a remote control system.