Austin Northcutt

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Assignment 2 - Plan and Strategy

Problem:
    I chose to tackle a project I am actually currently dealing with in real life. An engine I have been building and upgrading has been in the works for several years now and over time I've noticed things that I can do to help improve an engine building process as a whole.  The three main problems I have encountered are the construction of a wiring harness, designing a fuel delivery system that can output the correct amount of fuel and more, and also designing a quality engine stand for assembly and inspection.

Assumptions:
    Improving these three areas of the engine building process can greatly improve the accuracy and quality of the outcome. The modular wire harness will allow me to expand the electronics system for future additions, the fuel system if done properly will be easy to upgrade and monitor, and the engine stand will help with not only my personal projects but perhaps others.

Gantt Chart:


Strategy 1: Making a better Wiring Harness

Strategy 2: A Fuel system with room for future horsepower

Strategy 3: A more convenient engine stand

Lessons Learned

The three strategy charts were very easy to construct especially since I have been working on these three projects for a few years now. The one thing I did not know how to construct was the Gantt chart, but once the TA pointed me in the right direction I was able to complete it fairly quick.  After seeing the amount of work required for the rest of the semester, I will definitely be aiming to stick by my Gantt chart and manage my time more wisely.

Activities

Construct FRDPARRC Tables | 2/3/2019 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Construct Gantt Chart | 2/4/2019 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Update Website | 2/6/2019 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Comments to Advisee (William Hinson):

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