# Everything about a Design Review

# What is a design review?

A design review in FRC evaluates the robot's design before moving on to fabrication. During a design review, a team assesses the design’s functionality, fabrication feasibility, clashes between subsystems, and how they interact with each other.

The goal of a design review is to identify issues and provide feedback to designers to ensure it meets criteria. Design reviews allow for the prevention of expensive mistakes and a final visualized design.

# Design Review Checklist

Checklist for Design Review:

#### **Game Rules:**

- Make sure everything is within frame perimeter
- Robot dimensions and bumper requirements have been checked
- Starting configuration of extending mechanisms don’t exceed frame perimeter
- Robot is within the weight limit

## **Robot Subsystems:**

- **Check individual subsystem assemblies separately**
- Check for any clipping (parts intersecting)
- Make sure all hardware is installed
- All part materials are confirmed
- Make sure all pulleys, gears, and belts are in and connect properly (CHECK BELT DISTANCES)
- Verify that parts have full range of motion
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- **Top level assembly:**
- All subsystems fit within frame perimeter
- Every subsystem mounts and has proper support
- Assemblies don’t clip when stationary
- Movement isn’t limited or interfered for any subsystem
- Subsystems and components are easy to access
- Bumpers have area to mount and clearance with subsystems.


-  **Electrical:**
- Electrical components all have space to be installed
- Cameras, cancoders, etc. are all in required places
- Wiring routes (e-chain) are correctly mounted for easy access.
- Battery installation and removal is quick and easy


- **Manufacturing:**
- DXF’s, STL’s and all files have been uploaded to BOM and are ready to cut/print.
- Parts are not too expensive and should be bought in bulk (PLEASE DO NOT SPAM PROCURE BEARINGS IN SEPARATE ORDERS)
- All hardware is in CAD and the BOM to be ready for procurement