Group 10 - Kodak Flash Camera - Revision history

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'''Product Improvements'''

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'''Product Improvements'''

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'''Disassembly Procedure'''

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'''Post Reassembly Observations'''

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'''Reassembly'''

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		+	<b>Return to Top</b>[http://gicl.cs.drexel.edu/wiki/Group_10_-_Kodak_Flash_Camera]
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		+	During our disassembly process we noted that the Kodak disposable camera did not have very many complex fasteners and was largely composed of affordable and recyclable plastics. The camera also offered simple ergonomic features for the users such as hand grips and was the perfect size and weight to be a handheld device. Because it is a one time use camera, the consumer simply sends the entire device when they are ready to have their photographs developed.
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		+	Some negative aspects of the camera that we discovered were that because most pieces were made of a cheap plastic, the pieces were easily warped and reassembly and product performance was altered. Also because the lenses were made of plastic, the offer a very low resolution and do not offer the best possible picture clarity.
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		+	Our group’s overall improvements to the camera would include offering more photographs (currently only 27 frames are offered in this model of disposable camera), a higher resolution lens to increase clarity and photo sharpness, a more compact or slimmer design for easy transportation, a safety device for discharging the capacitor for workers disassembling the camera to develop the film, and an automatic film advance or flash would be a great feature as well. We also realized that with these improvements, the cost of production will likely rise, thus reducing the manufacturer’s profit. However, if the improvements increase sales of their devices, spending a little more on what technology the camera offers will be worth it for both the producer and consumer.

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	Group 10 met in Furnas 621 at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 12, 2007.		Group 10 met in Furnas 621 at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 12, 2007.
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		+	During disassembly we noticed that some of the larger pieces were already numbered. This is a useful feature in the manufacturing facility so the camera can be properly assembled. In our disassembly procedure, the part numbers provided in parenthesis are the manufacturer’s part numbers- we later returned to our disassembly procedure and added in the part names that we used in our bill of materials.

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-After reassembly, our Kodak disposable camera seems to be in working order. All of the components work properly- however the image quality might be questionable if we were to develop our film because our film was exposed.
+After reassembly, our Kodak disposable camera seemed to be in working order. The warped pieces from disassembly seemed to slightly hinder the performance, but overall the components worked properly.  The image quality might be questionable if we were to develop our film because our film was exposed.
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-== '''Post Reassembly''' ==
+== '''Post Reassembly Observations''' ==
 Reassembly was difficult because some of the plastic pieces were warped from the initial disassembly. Many of the pieces simply connected to each other, so assembling them in the proper order was frustrating at times. The springs were difficult to keep track of and very difficult to reinsert. The majority of our reassembly time was spent reconnecting the springs to their proper places.
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 The reassembly was almost the exact opposite of the disassembly. A few steps were different because during disassembly components sometimes just fell off. During reassembly these pieces needed to be reinserted at specific times. The same tools we used for disassembly were used for our reassembly. A pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers would have been a valuable tool in reinserting the springs, but we did not have access to either during our reassembly phase.
+In engineering this product, precise models would probably be used. The parts are so small that a minor miscalculation or manufacturing mistake would probably greatly alter or completely disrupt the performance of the device.
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	== '''Reassembly''' ==		== '''Reassembly''' ==
		+	The following is our step by step procedure for reassembling the Kodak flash disposable camera:

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		+	1. The inner shell of the camera is the first piece we began reassembly with so the many smaller camera components could be properly placed.
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		+	2. The metal advance arm was slid back into place.
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		+	3. The circuit board was firmly pressed and snapped back into the retaining clips at its original location on the right side. We only needed to use our hands to reinsert the circuit board.
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		+	4. The winding cam was then inserted on the left side, and the winding gear was put into place right after near the metal advance arm. These parts rest on each other.
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		+	5. The spring that is responsible for holding the shutter lever in place was difficult to maneuver. We used the pocket knife and our hands, to put these components back into the camera. Reinserting the spring took us several attempts.
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		+	6. The components of the shutter were laid into position.
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		+	7. The copper spring that attaches the shutter to a fixed point of the circuit board was reattached after several attempts. We used our hands, knife, and screwdriver for reassembly of this piece.
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		+	8. Next, the viewing lens, viewing lens brace, and the zoom toggle for the viewing lens were all aligned and set into place on the top of the inner shell.
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		+	9. The winding wheel, number of pictures remaining wheel, and the piece which connects it to the winding cam were reinserted and connected together.
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		+	10. The zoom and standard lens housing and face plate was reassembled with each lens in its respective place. The lens housing was not yet inserted into the camera.
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		+	11. The clear piece that covers the remaining pictures wheel on the top of the camera, and the shutter button were reinstalled.
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		+	12. The zoom lever arm, brace, toggle connecting piece, and zoom connecting arm were the first pieces of the zoom system to be reinserted into the camera shell. They loosely sit into place for now; once the lens housing is in place the pieces will create a firmer connection together.
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		+	13. The lens housing is now inserted onto the front of the inner shell. The previously inserted levers and toggle pieces now connect with the lens housing to allow movement between the standard and zoom lens.
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		+	14. The coil spring connecting to the zoom toggle connecting piece and the lens housing plate was reconnected. Again, our hands, pocket knife, and the small screwdriver were used to reconnect the spring. This reassembly step also took several attempts.
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		+	15. The zoom toggle switch and flatter spring which connects it was also reinserted. This spring was very difficult to reconnect because of its small size. Again, all of our tools were used as well as multiple attempts.
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		+	16. The film, winding spool, and battery were reinserted to their proper places.
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		+	17. The rear and front camera covers were then pressed together around the inner shell.
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		+	18. Stickers were reapplied to camera to insure firm connection between rear and front shells.
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		+	19. The Kodak disposable camera with flash and zoom feature is completely reassembled.

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 == '''Presentation''' ==
-Below is a link to the Kodak flash disposable camera analysis Power Point presentation group members Brian Hamilton and Alex Finkel presented to the University at Buffalo MAE277 class on Monday November 26, 2007.
+Below is a link to our group's Kodak flash disposable camera analysis Power Point presentation. Group members Brian Hamilton and Alex Finkel presented to the University at Buffalo MAE277 class on Monday November 26, 2007.
 [[Media:Kodak Flash Dissection.ppt]]
 == '''Refrences and Outside Links''' ==

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	== '''Refrences and Outside Links''' ==		== '''Refrences and Outside Links''' ==
−	[http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=1026/1051&pq-locale=en_US KODAK Zoom Single Use Camera]	+	"KODAK Zoom Single Use Camera" November 22, 2007, [http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=1026/1051&pq-locale=en_US KODAK Zoom Single Use Camera]