Q&A

Problem Definition Version 1.1

Design a snacks mixing machine such a way that it should be of low cost, it should be portable, its mixing efficiency must be average, it should work in both manual and automatic modes, it should be user friendly, it should provide uniform mixing of snacks , and the machine should be stable and safe during operation.

Problem Definition Version 1.2

Design a snacks mixing machine such a way that it should be of low cost, portable, user friendly, and safe, and should mix snacks in 2–3 minutes with uniform mixing. The cost of the machine should not exceed ₹3000, the machine should occupy approximately 1.5 cubic feet space, it should contain four snack compartments, and the maximum mixed snack output should not exceed 100 grams.

Problem Definition Version 1.3

Design a snacks mixing machine such a way that it should be of low cost, portable, safe, and user friendly, and should mix snacks uniformly within 2–3 minutes. The cost should not exceed ₹3000, the machine should occupy around 1.5 cubic feet space, it should contain four snack compartments, and the maximum snack output should be 100 grams. The machine should be able to store snacks in compartments, dispense selected quantities, mix the snacks uniformly, operate in manual or automatic mode, and deliver the mixed snacks as output.

Final Problem Definition

"Design and prototype a low-cost, automated snack mixing machine that addresses the hygiene and pre defined quantity of food handling. The machine is to be built under 3000/-and will approximately occupy 1.5ft of cubic volume and has to take around 2 to 3 min to properly mix the snacks selected and has 4 different comparments from where desired quantity of snacks gets dispensed from each compartment which concludes to maximum of 100g ready to eat mixed sancks.The system will integrate mechanical dispensing methods, electronic control system , and sensor-based validation to provide adequate quantity of snacks,and a reliable safety controls preventing any displeasure, with satisfying snack outlet ,ensuring user-friendly snacking solution for small-scale communal environments."