User:1sfoerster/enes100/fall2013/p0Inkjet-501

Problem Statement (Finish description)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math needs to be displayed. An Inkjet printer can be taken apart, mounted on plywood and then mounted on a wall. The printer's parts could be functional, but exposed so everyone can see how it works. The printer's parts could turn on when someone walks by.

Conceive
Market/Customer Needs People walking past rooms CL-158, CL-159 and CL-160 need to know that they are walking by engineering rooms. They need to be engaged in displays that reflect engineering, brand HCC as an engineering school and are memorable enough to attract visitors.

Initial target goals Plywood mounted on wall vertically with guts of inkjet printer on display.

System performance metrics Building and grounds can maintain floors, walls and ceiling infrastructure. Fire and safety codes are not violated. Sharp protruding objects can not be accidentally run into.

Project cost and schedule Cost of plywood, plexiglass and mounting hardware could exceed $100 per 2ft by 4 ft section.

Estimation and allocation of resources Resources can all come from engineering department, donated inkjet printers and existing disposable resources in the engineering room should cover most other needs.

Alternatives This conceive focuses on the "science on display" finished vision of this project. Other conceives could be written based upon:
 * Inkjet printer is modified to drive an RC car that is moves when the printer is turned on.
 * Inkjet printer is mounted on existing RC car and dribbles sand on the floor in patterns.

Design

 * Reverse Engineering:
 * Operations/Service Manuals found
 * Quick Help Manual for HP Deskjet
 * Quick Reference Guide
 * Training video and tutorials found
 * Inkjet Printer Components (video)
 * How Inkjet Printers Work
 * The Design Process
 * Final Design
 * in our final we separated the print head from the the paper intake assembly and mounted them on a wooden base. the final result was this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFEppLk7qdg.