SLO Magnetics

Sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum

Concept Design Report prepared by: Jared August
Richard Gomez Kathryn Hahn Kevin Wilkins jaugust@calpoly.edu rrgomez@calpoly.edu khahn@calpoly.edu kewilkin@calpoly.edu

Introduction
The Concept Design Report is intended to clarify the goals and prospective design of the magnetic exhibit for the San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum. Input has been gathered from previous meetings with the exhibits committee, and the specifications agreed upon are included in the report. The team requests that the committee read over the report, and provide us with a response. Once we receive a response, we will proceed with ordering materials and building the exhibit.

Project Definition
The goal of the project is to build an educational museum exhibit for the San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum. The exhibit will be aimed at children ages 6-10, and will incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning objectives. The exhibit will teach children about the fundamentals of magnetic fields by utilizing the natural curiosity of children. Ferrofluid, also referred to as magnetic liquid, will be used to entice the viewers imagination and creativity. An interactive display will be designed so that children can take a hands-on approach to learning and having fun. Specifically, four independent stations, on two tables, have been decided on that have the potential to be combined as one large exhibit. 1. The first station will consist of ferrofluid suspended in a clear medium contained in a large cylindrical tube. Around that tube there will be an array of magnets that are used to interact with the ferrofluid. This interaction will display the magnet field with ferrofluid spikes. 2. The second station will consist of a two-dimensional tabletop of the same ferrofluid and clear medium. There will be a variation in the learning objectives due to the difference of the container. This second station will show how magnets can be attracted to each other. 3. The third station, if time permits, will allow the exhibit to tie ferrofluidics to common magnetics that most children have had experience with. Iron fillings would be incorporated to show magnetism similar to an etch-a-sketch or possible use the filings to create something fun. The idea will be developed further once the other two exhibits are completed, time permitting. 4. The fourth station, if time permits, incorporates a similar effect to an etch-a-sketch but with a different point of interaction. Different stations of magnetic viewing film will be utilized in order to visually show magnetic fields created by different shaped magnets. The idea will be developed further once the first two exhibits are completed, time permitting. Each of the stations will include magnets, proper signage, and literature pertaining to proper upkeep.

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Ferrofluid
Ferrofluid is the main technology that will be used in the exhibit. Ferrofluid is a stable solution made of a colloidal suspension of magnetic particles, usually about 10 nanometers in size. In order for the solution to behave in a desirable fashion, a surfactant, which keeps the magnetic particles from sticking together, is added to solution. In the absence of a magnet field, the fluid is free to flow and move as a typical liquid. When a magnet field is applied to the ferrofluid, the magnetic material responds to the field lines and creates unique shapes. These shapes will allow the exhibit to show the principles of magnetism and keep the learning interactive and entertaining. Ferrofluids were developed in the 1960s as part of a NASA movement to address the requirements of moving liquid fuel in a gravity-free outer space environment. Several years of research and development led to a greater understanding of Ferrofluid properties until, in 1971, the first commercial use of ferrofluid was introduced. Ferrofluidics Corporation announced the development of a 100% leak-free, no-wear vacuum rotary seal for use in the manufacture of semiconductor wafers and other vacuum processing applications1. Since then, two major producers of ferrofluid have combined to create the leading provider of ferrofluid, FerroTec. Today, ferrofluidic technology is used in the manufacture of hundreds of high-tech products, including: Loudspeakers and automotive speakers Leak-free sealing system for computer disk drives Viscous dampers Semiconductor crystals Medical devices, including for cancer detection. Seals for military use, hydrocarbon processing, nuclear and other hazardous environments. DVD optical pickup actuators Bearings, sensors, switches

Applications for ferrofluid are based on three unique properties: Ferrofluid is drawn to the location where the applied magnetic field is strongest, and will stay in place until the magnetic field is moved or removed. Ferrofluid absorbs electromagnetic energy at convenient frequencies and reacts by heating up. The physical properties (such as viscosity) of ferrofluid change in the presence of a magnetic field.

Because ferrofluid is drawn to magnetic fields, ferrofluid can be manipulated by magnetic stimulus. Ferrofluid can be suspended in different kinds of carrier fluids, including water and oil, depending on the processing of the surfactant.
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Ferrofluid Properties
The particles in ferrofluid are a type of iron oxide called magnetite (Fe3O4) that are typically about 10 nm in diameter. For comparison, this is about ten-thousand times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. A size of about 10 nanometers ensures that there is only one magnetic domain per particle. This means that each particle has a preferred orientation in the presence of a magnetic field. When there is no magnetic field present, the magnetite particles are oriented randomly in solution, leaving no net magnetization. Ferrofluid reacts to magnetic fields by changing orientation of the particles. When a magnetic field is brought into close proximity with ferrofluid, the particles rotate to orient the single magnetic domain to align with the magnetic field. When the induced magnetic field is removed from proximity with the ferrofluid, the fluid does not retain any magnetism. The particles disperse and return to a random orientation, behaving once again as a liquid. Ferrofluid produces spikes in the presence of a strong magnetic field. The spikes align themselves to the areas of highest magnetic strength. The shapes produced by ferrofluid are correlated with the magnetic field strength and help us to visualize the invisible magnetic field lines. The spikes are tallest where the field is the strongest. Ferrofluid exhibits some interesting behavior when a magnetic field is induced onto an unusually shaped piece of steel. The shape of the steel will determine where the magnetic field is strongest. For example, if a magnetic field in induced onto a steel bolt, the magnetic field will be strongest on the end of the threads. This causes ferrofluid to climb up the threads, seemingly defying gravity.

Educational Background
Science, engineering, and technology are a part of every aspect of todays world. Science encompasses nearly every aspect of daily life, and it is important for children to be sufficiently prepared. The National Academy of Engineering released a report in July, 2011, stating the need for science and technology emphasis in schools. The academy developed a new framework that would provide a unified approach to teaching science in public schools2. The Science Content Standards for California Public Schools was developed to standardize teaching objectives in school systems. In particular, the Science Content Standards reflect the importance of science and the balance between the body of knowledge and the method of scientific inquiry3. Standards include grade -specific content for the kindergarten through the eighth grade. The standards focus highly on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For this exhibit, the intended age range is 6-10. For this age range the STEM requirements include a broad section on Electricity and Magnetism. The standards are as follows: a. Students know how to design and build simple series and parallel circuits by using components such as wires, batteries, and bulbs. b. Students know how to build a simple compass and use it to detect magnetic effects, including Earths magnetic field.
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c. Students know electric currents produce magnetic fields and know how to build a simple electromagnet. d. Students know the role of electromagnets in the construction of electric motors, electric generators, and simple devices, such as doorbells and earphones. e. Students know electrically charged objects attract or repel each other. f. Students know that magnets have two poles (north and south) and that like poles repel each other while unlike poles attract each other. g. Students know electrical energy can be converted to heat, light, and motion4. The California Science Standards state what is to be taught, not how it should be taught.Thus, multiple methods of teaching are required to educate children. Both in-class and hand on opportunities are vital to the education of STEM requirements. The goal of the museum exhibit is to provide an educational opportunity to local schools to teach the STEM objectives through an interactive exhibit.

Objectives
Our goal is to design, build, and test an educational museum exhibit for the San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum given specified requirements from the museum exhibits committee. An interactive display will be designed so that children can take a hands-on approach to learning and having fun. Our goal is to have at least two tables, each with 1-2 displays. Each table will be focused on educational objectives and focus on interactive play. The museum currently has their own set of guidelines for Exhibit Production which focuses on the developmental abilities of the children, who will be the exhibit users, and best practices in the exhibit design. These best practices have been established by the museum under a design criteria checklist. Some important aspects of the criteria include the durability, safeness, appeal, and repeatability of the exhibit. The expected deliverables according to the guidelines for exhibit production should include all the equipment needed to run the exhibit, user manuals, a hands-on tutorial of the exhibit, and any other pertinent documentation. From the criteria checklist, provided by the Childrens Museum, several objectives were considered: Aesthetically pleasing The exhibit shall be appealing to children and adults of all ages. Visitors are first drawn to an exhibit based on appeal, and so it is important that the exhibit is clean and aesthetically pleasing. The exhibit shall be made of the same wood paneling as the rest of the museum. The exhibit shall have a scratch-resistant surface, and be well-constructed. Cost is directly proportional to aesthetics. Magnet Strength The exhibit magnets shall not attract to the table from more than 1 foot away. This is due to safety reasons. Children should not be subject to strong magnetic attractions when not expecting it. In addition, the magnets should not be strong enough to damage anything in visitors pockets (i.e. cell phone, credit card).

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Accessibility The exhibit shall allow approximately three children to explore at a single time. This specification allows for multiple entry points, leading to more interaction, collaboration, and accessibility. Children in wheelchairs have the opportunity to access the exhibit as well, per ADA requirements. Space considerations may limit the accessibility. Number of Magnets The exhibit shall have at a minimum of six magnets available for the children. This is because with a minimum of three children playing at once, there should be at least two magnets available for each child. Size of Magnets Magnets shall be no smaller than 4X.25X1 inch. This is to reduce choking hazards. Life of Ferrofluid The ferrofluid shall have a shelf life of not less than three years. This is based on discussion with material engineers at Ferrotec, the leading distributors of ferrofluid. The shelf life determines how often the museum staff has to replace the fluid, which increases future costs. Shelf life also dictates the sustainability and durability of the exhibit. Self-Contained The ferrofluid shall be self-contained and not exposed to any contaminants. This will increase the shelf life of the fluid, as well has the fluidity and magnetic qualities. It is important that the fluid is as clean as possible so that it does not stain surfaces or leave gritty residue. Exhibit Size The exhibit shall be no bigger in overall size than 5X7 feet. The museum has a limited amount of floor space, and the exhibit cannot exceed these dimensions. However, he larger the exhibit, the more accessible it will be. Material Properties The exhibit material shall not scratch, bend, deform, rust, or splinter. This is for many reasons. First, the exhibit must be safe to touch on all corners, edges, and surfaces. In addition, the exhibit must be durable if it is treated in a manner unplanned for. It must withstand a childrens weight if he/she were to climb on top of the table. Safety Safety is the most important part of the exhibit. All pinch points will be eliminated, sharp edges will be rounded, electrical systems will be contained, and all interactions between the children and the ferrofluid will be isolated. Safety will be considered in all aspects of the design. Maintenance The exhibit shall be easily maintained. Keeping the museum employees happy is a key to the exhibits success and longevity at the museum. To accomplish this feat a maintenance manual along with a spare parts list will be included so that, in the event that something does break, the exhibit can be repaired in a timely manner.
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Learning Objectives The exhibit shall provide key learning objectives for educational purposes. Besides being interactive, the goal of the exhibit is to teach the difficult concept of magnetism. In order to achieve this goal, signage will be employed, inquiry based learning objectives will be formulated, and challenges will be provided to help aid in learning specific concepts. ADA Standards The exhibit shall comply with ADA standards. The ideal exhibit will not limit users with disabilities. The design will allow for people with disabilities, along with those without, accessing all parts of the exhibit with no limitations8. This includes but is not limited to the following: table height, table width, reachability, viewing window location. Multiple Interactions The exhibit shall allow for multiple interactions. Multiple ways to interact with the exhibit is important in keeping the experience unique and engaging. A target of three different methods of interaction is feasible due to the many uses and applications of ferrofluid. Budget The exhibit shall cost no more than $1000.00. Keeping the cost as low as possible will be an effort that is at the top of every decision. It will not, however, affect the quality of the exhibits appearance, hands-on interaction, durability, safety, or any other aspect of the exhibits worth as an interactive learning tool. Weight In an attempt to keep the exhibit mobile, it will weight no more 200 pounds when complete. This target will not limit the exhibit in its ability to teach or function in any way. A target of 200 pounds was identified by assuming that the max load of a table is about 800 pounds, and then using a safety factor of 4. Wires and Cables The wires and cable, if any are needed, will be hidden from view and inaccessible from museum viewers and yet be accessible if the need would arise during maintenance. In keeping the electrical system hidden, the exhibit will retain a safe interaction between museum viewers and the exhibit itself. With that said, we do not expect to have an electrical system unless absolutely necessary.

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Table 1. Specification table, per the criteria list provided by SLO Children's Museum

Spec # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1 2 Access

Parameter Description
matches current wood paneling magnetic attraction limit child capacity number of magnets magnet size fluid shelf life self-contained with no contaminants exhibit size deterioration safety features maintenance plan educational information disability accessibility station points budget weights wires and cables

Target yes1 1 ft 3 6 4 x .25 x 1 in 3 years yes2 5 x 7 ft. yes3 0 yes4 yes5 yes6 3 $600 200 lbs yes7

Risk L L M m L H H M H H M M H L H H H

Uses museums dedicated cabinet maker if wood is to be used holes may be cut for maintenance 3 Testing needs to be done during material selection process 4 Development needs to occur after final design is accepted 5 To be determined by child survey and teaching analysis 6 Compliance to be determined after design and exhibit placement are determined 7 power needs/requirements require further development to determine need of electricity The above specifications are further quantified in the Quality Function Deployment chart, Appendix.

Based on the QFD, our most important engineering specifications are structured around the safety and reliability of the design. With these values, the specification table risk level was assessed and labeled. This correlation is important in the progression of the project as a means of concentrating where are focus should be geared.

Method of Approach
In designing the Liquid Magnets Exhibit, a standard method will be followed. The first steps in the process relate to working efficiently as a team towards a common goal. Forming, storming, and norming lay a foundation to build upon. During this stage there is a substantial amount of time dedicated to learning each others strengths, researching the technologies related to ferrofluids, establishing and quantifying engineering goals, and making sure that all of these will meet the Museums requirements.

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Once a solid foundation is set with a solid understanding of requirements and goals, concepts can be created. Concept generation includes sketches and diagrams, simple analysis, and proof-of-conceptmodels. Feasible concepts are then developed further with dimensions, material sheets and actual costs. Currently, the exhibit is in the concept generation stage with approximate costs, materials, and sizes. Once the museum approves the rough idea, they will be finely tuned and sent back to the museum for a last approval before building. All feasible designs must be presented and approved by the Museum Committee before moving forward with a final design. Once a final design is chosen materials will be ordered, a new schedule will be created, designs will be reevaluated and refined to meet any last-minute requests and testing and assembly will begin. During assembly, small changes are made to simplify the exhibit or to improve the exhibit as we see fit. Throughout the entire process, continual research and concept review will continue so that the needs of the Childrens Museum are exceeded.

Current Progress
Testing We located a bottle of ferrofluid, and were able to experiment the properties. We used the ferrofluid, a small plastic container, and a series of bolts and nuts.

The goal of the test was to see how ferrofluid interacts with a magnetized bolt and nut configuration. In addition, we wanted to test the feasibility of making our own ferrofluid display, in addition to buying a premade bottle. The following figure shows the setup:

Figure 1. Testing on ferrofluid exposed to the environment.

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From the experiment, the following conclusions were made: 1. Ferrofluid stains skin, wood, plastic, and other organic materials. In our display, the fluid must be either suspended in a suspension fluid, or in a plastic dish that does not allow the fluid to splash to the display sides. 2. Ferrofluid does not easily climb a bolt without the presence of an electromagnet. Therefore, in our display we must either have a way to invert the bolt, bring the fluid to the top of the bolt, or have the magnet move towards the top of the bolt. 3. Ferrofluid maintains its magnetic properties indefinitely. 4. Ferrofluid draws towards the outermost parts of the bolt/nut. 5. It is feasible to make our own display, while also buying a sealed container for other displays.

Concept Designs
The conceptual designs have been chosen, and sketches of each are shown below. Each design is independent from the next, allowing the museum to have input on which designs should be put into fabrication. Depending on the available budget, one or all of the concept designs will be built. Note: all costs do not include base cost for the wood tables, because more than one exhibit will be placed on each table. The purpose of the cost estimations is to directly compare the cost of each display. Our goal is to have two tables, each with 1-2 displays. Both tables will focus on educationalobjectives as well as interactive play. 1. Cylinder Display The cylinder display utilizes a 1 Liter sealed container of ferrofluid in suspension liquid. The magnets are attached to rods located a short distance from the cylinder, preventing scratches to the surface of the glass. Visitors can move the magnets up and down the rods, bringing the ferrofluid up and down the side of the container.
Figure 2. Possible3D sign display explaining ferrofluid

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Figure 3. Cylinder display at Minnesota Science Museum

This display would be paired with a sign explaining the basic properties of ferrofluid and how the paritcles interact when a magnet is introduced to the fluid.
Table 2.Approximate cost for cylinder display

Component 1 L Bottle with Fluid Various Magnets Metal rods Lazy Susan Table Material Signage Total

Cost 150.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 50.00 5.00 250

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2. Flat Plate Display The flat plate display would be similar to the cylinder display in that it will be a completely sealed container of ferrofluid in a suspension liquid. However, now the fluid is between two flat plates, allowing the visitor to manipulate the ferrofluid from both the top and bottom of the pane. This would allow the visitor to explore more possibilities and shapes.

Figure 4. Plate used in sealing the ferrofluid. Approximate outer dimensions are 13X16X1 inches

Figure 5.Conceptual design for the flat plate display. The flat plate display has magnets attached to metal rods, similar to the men on a foosball table. In addition, magnets tethered to cables (not shown) allow visitors to manipulate the ferrofluid from both sides of the plate. A sheet of plexiglass on the upper surface protects the glass plate from being damaged.

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Table 3.Approximate cost for flat plate display

Component Flat Plate with sealed fluid Plexi Glass Aluminum mounting Table Material Magnets Cables Signage Total

Cost 150.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 270.00

Conceptual design drawings, below, portray an approximate layout of the flat plate display. Kids would have access to magnets underneath the table via foosball-type rods. The rods could move in and out, moving the underneath magnets. In addition, magnets attached to cables on the top of the display allow kids to move the ferrofluid from the top.

Figure 6. Possible table layout for the cylinder and flat plate displays. The cylinder display has magnets attached to rods, preventing scratches on the glass surface. The shape of the table may be changed to accommodate multiple points of entry and extra signage.

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3. Iron Filings Display: Educational Focus The iron filings display would be a simple display, allowing the educational objectives to be shown clearly. With only iron filings, the magnetic field is more easily seen. In addition, children have more experience with sand than liquid, and are more inclined to make educational connections with the iron filings. a. The first option would be to have a box with a thin layer of iron filings mixed with sand. The filings are mixed with sand so that the magnetic field is weaker, and will disappear quicker when the magnet is taken away from the box.

Figure 7. Sample of the effects of a magnet on a thin layer of iron filings

Table 4.Approximate cost for iron filing display, option a.

Component Iron Filings Plexi glass Wood Sand Magnet Signage Total

Cost 0.00 15.00 10.00 0.00 10.00 5.00 35.00

b. The second option would be a 3D display of a magnetic field, shown with iron filings alone. The display is two thin sheets of acrylic plastic, hinged so that kids could open and close the two plates. The advantage of this display is ease of maintenance, and visibility.

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Figure 8.Iron filing display in 3D form. Exhibit would be more visual than interactive.

Table 5.Approximate cost for iron filing display, option b.

Component Pre-made display Signage Total

Cost 35.00 5.00 40.00

These displays would be paired with a sign explaining the basic properties of magnetic fields and the relationship between particles. 4. Magnetic Viewing Film Display Finally, the magnetic viewing film provides an inexpensive yet fun way to explain magnetic fields. This exhibit would be paired with the iron filing display. The magnetic film shows a magnetic field via a colorful sheet.

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Table 6. Approximate cost for magnetic viewing film display

Component Magnetic viewing film Signage Total

Cost 30.00 5.00 35.00

Figure 9.Possible table layout for the magnetic viewing display and iron filings display. There are four magnetic viewing stations, each with a different shaped magnet tethered to the table. The cylinder represents the iron filings display, and will be paired with an educational sign explaining basic magnetic field properties.

Distributer Contact
From speaking with FeroTec, the nations lead distributer of commercial ferrofluid, a display contact was found, named Nick Nada, creator of CZferro products. Nick creates and designs museum displays using ferrofluid. He specializes in the suspension fluid that supports and protects the ferrofluid from the environment. In addition, the suspension liquid prevents staining on the sides of the glass containers. The suspension fluid is available in two varieties: Gen3 Suspension Fluid Properties
Non-flammable 85% clear Ferrofluid can be

magnetized in one spot, with zero movement, for hours at a time and not stain Max order 2,000ML @ $0.05 per/ml Stand-alone suspension liquid
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Gen4 Suspension Fluid Properties

Slightly flammable 95% clear Sharper and more isolated spikes Max order 15,000ML @ $0.05 Requires mixing at a 1:1 ratio ( meaning

for every liter of gen4, one can produce 2 liters of

completed solution) Not a stand-alone suspension liquid We decided to focus on the Gen3 suspension fluid, because it is entirely non-flammable. All containers will be made of glass, and will be completely sealed upon purchase.

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Management Plan
The success of the project depends on the management and responsibility of the team. Each team member is required to remain committed to the project goals and timeline. Each team member is expected to participate in all team activities, including but not limited to the following: team meetings, individual work, meetings with the Childrens Museum and exhibits committee, and class attendance. In particular, each team member will be the primarily responsible for individual tasks. For each design process requirement, the person identified as the primary manager is responsible for making sure that the team completes the pertinent task on time. The following table describes in greater detail the management plan.

Jared August
Team Leader Primary Contact MATE research Information gathering Documentation of project progress QFD quality control Safety oversee Manufacturing Considerations Prototype fabrication Material Ordering Material Storage Testing Plans Final Fabrication Documentation User Manual X

Primary Manager Richard Gomez

Kathryn Hahn Kevin Wilkins

X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X

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Proposed Timeline
Conceptual Design

Prototype Testing January 2012

Final Design March 2012

Hardware Review April/May 2012

Design Expo May 2012

December 2011

Table 7. Detailed information on timeline, graphically displayed in the Gantt chart, Appendix

Task Mode Task Name

Duration

Start

Finish

Predecessors

Manually Group Bonding Exercise Scheduled Manually Letter of introduction to Scheduled sponsor Manually Team Contract Scheduled Manually Meet with Sponsor Scheduled Manually Obtain requirements Scheduled Manually Obtain specifications Scheduled Manually Background research Scheduled Manually Ideation process Scheduled Manually Meet with Exhibit Scheduled Committee Manually refine requirements Scheduled Manually refine specifications Scheduled Manually solidify project direction Scheduled Manually Ideation process, continued Scheduled Manually Review Project proposal Scheduled with committee Sponsor approves Manually engineering Scheduled specifications/proposal Manually Brainstorm conceptual Scheduled designs Manually Consider a 1L bottle Scheduled display

1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 12 days 12 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 10 days 31 days 1 day 1 day 21 days

Mon 9/26/11 Mon 9/26/11 Tue 9/27/11 Tue 9/27/11

Tue 10/18/11 Tue 10/18/11 Tue 10/4/11 Tue 10/4/11 Tue 10/4/11 Wed 10/5/11 Wed 10/5/11 Tue 10/4/11 Tue 10/4/11 Tue 10/4/11 Thu 10/20/11 5,6 Thu 10/20/11 5,6

Thu 10/20/11 Thu 10/20/11 8 Thu 10/20/11 Thu 10/20/11 Thu 10/20/11 Thu 10/20/11 Fri 10/21/11 Fri 11/4/11 Thu 11/3/11 Thu 11/3/11 Thu 11/3/11 Thu 11/3/11 Fri 12/16/11 Thu 11/3/11 Thu 11/3/11 Thu 12/1/11 9 9

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Manually Consider a shallow dish Scheduled display Manually Consider a magnetic Scheduled particle display Manually Select final designs 1 day Scheduled Manually Further develop final Scheduled design Develop specific exhibit Manually components (dimensions, Scheduled cost, layout) Manually Complete drawings Scheduled Manually Complete BOM Scheduled Manually Submit Concept report 1 day Scheduled Manually Exhibit committee approve Scheduled final design Manually Find supplier/distributer 5 days Scheduled Manually Order materials 26 days Scheduled Auto Receive and Store materials 1 day Scheduled Manually Contact carpenter for table 17 days Scheduled fabrication Manually Test plan review 8 days Scheduled Manually Testing with children Scheduled Manually Testing with different Scheduled magnets Manually Build displays 47 days Scheduled Manually Further research on Scheduled museum displays Manually Prepare posters, etc Scheduled Manually Further improve display Scheduled Manually Final Design Report 20 days Scheduled Manually Maintenance manual Scheduled Manually Safety in Design Review Scheduled Manually Troubleshooting manual

Thu 12/1/11

Thu 12/1/11

Thu 11/10/11 Fri 12/9/11 Fri 12/9/11

Thu 12/1/11 Thu 12/1/11 Thu 12/1/11 Tue 1/10/12

Wed 12/7/11 Thu 1/5/12 Thu 12/1/11 Wed 2/1/12 27

Thu 11/10/11 Mon 11/21/11 29

Tue 2/28/12

Wed 5/2/12

31

Tue 5/1/12

Mon 5/28/12 34

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Scheduled Manually Design Expo Scheduled Manually Museum implementation Scheduled

23 days 9 days

Tue 5/29/12 Fri 6/29/12

Thu 6/28/12 Wed 7/11/12

38 42

A gantt chart is located in the Appendix.

Conclusions
The Ferrofluid exhibit will include two tables, each with two displays. Both tables will focus on interactive play, while enforcing educational objectives. In preparation for next quarter, our focus will be on finalizing designs. Next quarter, the goal is to build at least two exhibits, and test them at a local school to troubleshoot the displays. We request the following from the Museum Exhibit Committee: 1. Request a response regarding this document and the included conceptual designs. Material ordering and building will begin in January. 2. Request an estimate budget to begin finalizing designs. Once a budget is established, the team can prioritize design considerations. All of the proposed designs have been greatly simplified to reduce cost. A higher budget would allow more versatility and interaction to each display.

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