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2. Problem Defination

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Need Statement

Design and develop an automatic and portable missile launching machine that can launch missiles at a controlled speed and direction with minimum manual effort. The machine should be compact, lightweight, easy to operate, and safe to use. It should have a good battery backup for extended operation and support alternative charging options, such as rechargeable battery charging through a power adapter and other suitable charging methods. The system should be reliable, energy-efficient, and convenient to carry and use in different locations.

1.1 Question and Answer

SL .No Questions Answers Objective / Constraint / Function
01 What is budget? Constraint
02 what must be the dimensions of project? 1.5 Cubic feet Constraint
03 What is the use of the machine? Missile launcher Function
04 How must be the functionality, (automatic/semiautomatic)? Automatic objective
05 What must be the launching speed and distance? Adjustable objective
06 Which kind of power source must be used? Power Supply objective
07 What kind of material must be used? Metal, Fiber, Plastic objective
08 Colour options? Grey objective
09 In which environment will it be used? Outdoor Function
10 Specifications of motor? Stepper, DC, Servo Function
11 What is the warranty of machine? 2 years Constraint
12 What must be the interval between two launches? Adjustable Function
13 Time for completing the project? 3 months Constraint
14 Maximum weight of the machine? 20kg objective

1.2 Basic Survey And Requirements

Sl No Observation From Surveys Requirements
1 Number of Operation The machine should work for at least 5 attempts
2 Cost Prototype should be built with minimum budget
3 Number of balls to be launched Atleast 3 missiles
4 Materials to be used The material used must be steady and asthetic
5 Weight of Machine It must be easy to handle and carry

1.3 Identify Clients Objective

Sl No Objective
1 Machine should be Automatic
2 Machine should be portable
3 Machine must Be Aesthetic
4 Machine must be User Friendly

Problem definition version 1.1

Design Automatic Missile launching machine, which is able to do accurate missile launching process, it should be portable and user-friendly.

1.4 Identify Constraints

Step 1: Prepare a list of design constraints

Sl No Constraint
1 Machine must be light weighted
2 Dimensions must be upto 1.5 cubic feet
3 Machine should launch atleast 3 missiles
4 Machine must work for 2 hours
5 Machine must be delivered it 3 months
6 Warranty of the Machine should be atleast 2 years
7 It should work in both the Environment(Indoor/Outdoor)
8 The Prototype must be Budget-Friendly

Problem definition version 1.2 :

Design a Automatic Missile Launching machine, which is able to do accurate missile launching process, it should be portable and user friendly. Machine must not exceed the volume of 1.5 cubic feets , should be able to launch atleast 3 missiles, it must be budget-friendly it should work for 2 hours continuously.

1.5 Establish Functions

Step 1: Prepare a list of design function

Sl No Functions
1 Launch the missile
2 Launching must be done properly
3 Indicate that missile has been launched to the user
4 Detect the number of missiles left in the Funnel
5 Height Adjustable Tripod stand

Problem definition version 1.3 :-

Design a Automatic missile launching machine, which is able to do accurate missile launching process, it should be portable and user-friendly. Machine must not exceed the volume of 1.5 cubic feet, should be able to launch at least three missiles, it must be budget-friendly it should work for 2 hours continuously. Machine should indicate the user after launching is completed and should not launch just after another launch.