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: ____