2. Problem Definition - P-Odd-2022/Repo-17 GitHub Wiki

Need Statement:

In an art and craft supply store, there is a need for a machine that can draw different shapes or patterns.

2.1 Question and Answer

S.No.	Questions	Answers	Objective/Function/Constraint
1.	Should the bot be able to draw different patterns?	Yes	Objective
2.	Should the bot work completely automatic?	Semi-automatic	Objective
3.	What should be the maximum cost of bot?	Rs. 2500-3000	Constraint
4.	How much time should the bot take to complete a single pattern?	Approximately 15-20 minutes	Constraint
5.	Should the bot be able to use different types of materials to draw the pattern?	No	Objective
6.	Should the bot work on voice activation or button mechanism?	Button mechanism	Function
7.	How much time should the bot work continuously?	1.5 Hours	Constraint
8.	What should the maximum size of the bot be?	40cm x 40cm	Constraint
9.	Should the bot be able to draw a pattern in different textures of papers?	Yes	Objective
10.	Should the bot be portable?	Yes	Objective
11.	What should the approximate weight of the bot be?	Maximum 1.5kgs	Constraint
12.	What should be the power source for the bot?	Battery of around 10V	Constraint

2.2 Identifying Client's Objectives

S.No.	Objective
1.	Bot should be able to draw any given pattern
2.	Bot should be inexpensive
3.	Bot should be semi-automatic
4.	Bot should be portable
5.	Bot should be user friendly

Problem definition version 1.1:

Design a semi-automatic pattern drawing bot that is portable and user friendly and is able to draw any given pattern on different types of papers.

2.3 Identifying Constraints

S.No.	Constraint
1.	Bot should be under the budget of Rs 3000
2.	Bot should work for at least 1.5 hours continuously
3.	Bot should take less than 20 minutes to complete a pattern
4.	Maximum weight of bot should be 1.5kgs
5.	Size of bot should be around 40cm*40cm

Problem definition version 1.2:

Design a semi-automatic pattern drawing bot that is portable and user friendly and is able to draw any given pattern on different types of papers. The bot should be able to take less than 20 minutes to complete a given pattern and should work for 1.5 hours continuously. Weight of bot should not exceed 1.5kgs, size of bot should not exceed 40cmx40cm and the budget must not exceed Rs 3000.

2.4 Establishing Functions

S.No.	Function
1.	Bot asks the user to enter paper
2.	Bot asks user to select desired pattern
3.	Bot draws selected pattern
4.	Bot alerts user about completion of pattern

Problem definition version 1.3: