Stem Criteria
• Attachment Method
- The material of the footing of the clip to attach to the computer for friction. (rubber)
- The method used to keep the clip tight
- The size of the opening of the clip and the clip itself
• Material for Mouse Surface
- Should it be like a mouse pad or the structural material
- If the structural material (most likely metal) has a texture that optical mice can be used on
• Size of the Design
- The surface area of the design to provide enough room for mouse use
- Liberal size of the horizontal support so that it can fit underneath the full span of any laptop
- The thickness of the surface
• Cushions
- Adequate cushion size to cover the legs
- Padded material that doesn't overheat
• Attachment Method
- The material of the footing of the clip to attach to the computer for friction. (rubber)
- The method used to keep the clip tight
- The size of the opening of the clip and the clip itself
• Material for Mouse Surface
- Should it be like a mouse pad or the structural material
- If the structural material (most likely metal) has a texture that optical mice can be used on
• Size of the Design
- The surface area of the design to provide enough room for mouse use
- Liberal size of the horizontal support so that it can fit underneath the full span of any laptop
- The thickness of the surface
• Cushions
- Adequate cushion size to cover the legs
- Padded material that doesn't overheat
Prototype Stage
We were originally approaching prototyping by creating three separate pieces in Inventor. We determined that was too time consuming. Instead, we are going to use wood or another rigid material and shape it to our design, but it will lack the modular features to be applicable for different laptops. If we were trying to sell this product we would need it to fit on multiple laptops. After we make the prototype for a specific size of laptop, we will have to consider designs applicable to multiple sizes.
Expert(s)
Tom Paciga - Hardwire
We were originally approaching prototyping by creating three separate pieces in Inventor. We determined that was too time consuming. Instead, we are going to use wood or another rigid material and shape it to our design, but it will lack the modular features to be applicable for different laptops. If we were trying to sell this product we would need it to fit on multiple laptops. After we make the prototype for a specific size of laptop, we will have to consider designs applicable to multiple sizes.
Expert(s)
Tom Paciga - Hardwire
We will be prototyping our design by creating a wooden model of the static, structural sections, large binder/alligator clips for attachment. and using foam as a prototype cushion. At first the design won't have the adjustable portions to allow use with other laptop sizes, but as our design gets more finalized, more features will be added.