- Make sure that your state diagrams are clear, comprehensive and robust before moving to the coding stage. This can save a lot of debugging time.
- In addition to altium schematics, make a "breadboard diagram" indicating the positions and wiring of your components as they will look on an actual breadboard when you build your circuit.
- The PRL is closed during Thanksgiving break, so make sure that you get your laser cutting/3D Printing work done in advance. Try to utilize other resources like Lab64 if need be (we had to).
- Simplify! User experience doesn't depend on the complexity of your machine but on how each interaction engages the user's attention.
- Unless you are very familiar with version control, Git with MicroVision can be a pain!
- Assemble your CAD to make sure all mechanical components fit properly before laser-cutting.
- If you don't want to pay for Solidworks, OnShape is a great tool for collaborating on CAD.
- Hide your personal tools in lab, unless you want to share with everyone.
- Buy more spray paint than you think you need. AND DON'T vandalize.
- Don't let a little kid play with your hammer, or they will whack your game to death.
- Use 1/8in Duron. 1/4in Duron can be really heavy.