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Prototype Charter

No prototype starts without a filled charter posted in the shop.


Prototype Name:

Owner (student):

Mentor Advisor:

Priority Action Addressed: (from Priority List)

Date Started:

Deadline:

Kill Criterion (numeric)

The prototype must achieve the following measurable result, or it is killed:

Example: "Acquires 15 of 20 game pieces from floor within 30 seconds across 3 test batches."

Measurement method:

  • Trials: __
  • Video: yes / no
  • Data captured: (current draw, cycle time, success count, etc.)

Budget

  • Materials: $ __
  • Motors + controllers allocated:
  • Shop hours: __
  • Prototype board dedicated: yes / no

Design Sketch

(Attach or embed. Cardboard mock is enough.)

Result

  • Trials run: __ / __
  • Success count: __ / __
  • Numeric result: __ vs criterion __
  • Outcome: Pass / Fail / Revised charter approved

Decision (at G2 Prototype Down-Select)

  • Advance to Design stage
  • Killed — reason:
  • Revised charter approved (new deadline: __, tighter scope: __)

Signed: - Owner: _ - Mentor: _ - Date: ____

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