Group 38 - Polaroid Camera - Revision history

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 The thumb grip in and of itself is a very good idea. It complements the users grip and allows them to take steadier pictures. However, the thumb grip is actually covered by the cardboard on the outside of the camera. As a result the consumer cannot actually use the grip. However, it is believed that this type of exterior is used for several different models. It would make sense for Polaroid to not change the design because it would actually cost them more to re-engineer a new exterior. However, if the company actually wants a thumb grip, they should design a way for the cardboard to be cut so the thumb grip could be used.
 ===Conclusion===
 This Polaroid 35 mm Disposable camera is extremely well made. It is durable, safe, efficient, portable, and most importantly disposable. We only had minor recommendations because the product is relatively simple. It does it's job, and it does it well.

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	Disposable cameras are products that are supposed to be easy to use, functional, and portable so they can be used during travel. The Polaroid 35 mm disposable camera fits just that example. Easy to read instructions, and works just like any other camera.		Disposable cameras are products that are supposed to be easy to use, functional, and portable so they can be used during travel. The Polaroid 35 mm disposable camera fits just that example. Easy to read instructions, and works just like any other camera.
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	We discovered through our endeavor that the disposable camera is made mostly of plastic parts, probably manufactured by injection molding. There were a few metal parts, some used for conductivity, some used for their stiffness and rigidity. Through disassembly we saw some mechanical devices that help store mechanical energy for use in the camera to take a picture. Other parts stored electrical energy for the flash of the camera. We discovered that most parts are likely made certain ways to cut costs of material with using as little as possible, and to cut down assembly costs by using parts that can be made quickly and cheaply.		We discovered through our endeavor that the disposable camera is made mostly of plastic parts, probably manufactured by injection molding. There were a few metal parts, some used for conductivity, some used for their stiffness and rigidity. Through disassembly we saw some mechanical devices that help store mechanical energy for use in the camera to take a picture. Other parts stored electrical energy for the flash of the camera. We discovered that most parts are likely made certain ways to cut costs of material with using as little as possible, and to cut down assembly costs by using parts that can be made quickly and cheaply.

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 ==Executive Summary==
-The first objective of this project is to disassemble a 35 mm Polaroid disposable camera and to then reassemble the parts while reporting observations. Reverse engineering will be used to create CAD drawings to represent certain parts of the camera. All processes then will be discussed, and determined if they can be improved anyway. Additionally, the process of manufacturing and the materials of each part will be reported.
+Disposable cameras are products that are supposed to be easy to use, functional, and portable so they can be used during travel. The Polaroid 35 mm disposable camera fits just that example. Easy to read instructions, and works just like any other camera.
 == Introduction ==

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	The thumb grip in and of itself is a very good idea. It complements the users grip and allows them to take steadier pictures. However, the thumb grip is actually covered by the cardboard on the outside of the camera. As a result the consumer cannot actually use the grip. However, it is believed that this type of exterior is used for several different models. It would make sense for Polaroid to not change the design because it would actually cost them more to re-engineer a new exterior. However, if the company actually wants a thumb grip, they should design a way for the cardboard to be cut so the thumb grip could be used.		The thumb grip in and of itself is a very good idea. It complements the users grip and allows them to take steadier pictures. However, the thumb grip is actually covered by the cardboard on the outside of the camera. As a result the consumer cannot actually use the grip. However, it is believed that this type of exterior is used for several different models. It would make sense for Polaroid to not change the design because it would actually cost them more to re-engineer a new exterior. However, if the company actually wants a thumb grip, they should design a way for the cardboard to be cut so the thumb grip could be used.

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 The thumb grip in and of itself is a very good idea. It complements the users grip and allows them to take steadier pictures. However, the thumb grip is actually covered by the cardboard on the outside of the camera. As a result the consumer cannot actually use the grip. However, it is believed that this type of exterior is used for several different models. It would make sense for Polaroid to not change the design because it would actually cost them more to re-engineer a new exterior. However, if the company actually wants a thumb grip, they should design a way for the cardboard to be cut so the thumb grip could be used.

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 <b>Mirror on outside of Camera</b>
 We believe that placing a mirror on the outside of the camera near the lens would be an easy way to improve the product and attract more customers. A small mirror would allow those trying to take pictures of themselves to preview the picture before it was taken. This will cause the customer less frustration and allow them to take more accurate pictures. It is a minor improvement that is relatively cheap and would not require an extreme amount of engineering analysis  to work into the product.
 <b>Removal of thumb grip</b>
 The thumb grip in and of itself is a very good idea. It complements the users grip and allows them to take steadier pictures. However, the thumb grip is actually covered by the cardboard on the outside of the camera. As a result the consumer cannot actually use the grip. However, it is believed that this type of exterior is used for several different models. It would make sense for Polaroid to not change the design because it would actually cost them more to re-engineer a new exterior. However, if the company actually wants a thumb grip, they should design a way for the cardboard to be cut so the thumb grip could be used.

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	===Recommendations===		===Recommendations===
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		+	<b>Mirror on outside of Camera</b>
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		+	We believe that placing a mirror on the outside of the camera near the lens would be an easy way to improve the product and attract more customers. A small mirror would allow those trying to take pictures of themselves to preview the picture before it was taken. This will cause the customer less frustration and allow them to take more accurate pictures. It is a minor improvement that is relatively cheap and would not require an extreme amount of engineering analysis to work into the product.
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		+	b>Removal of thumb grip</b>
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		+	The thumb grip in and of itself is a very good idea. It complements the users grip and allows them to take steadier pictures. However, the thumb grip is actually covered by the cardboard on the outside of the camera. As a result the consumer cannot actually use the grip. However, it is believed that this type of exterior is used for several different models. It would make sense for Polaroid to not change the design because it would actually cost them more to re-engineer a new exterior. However, if the company actually wants a thumb grip, they should design a way for the cardboard to be cut so the thumbgrip could be used.