Goliath Fall 2017 Verification and Test
Written by Nornubari Kanabolo MST DM
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Verification and Testing
In order to verify and test the Goliath, the requirements needed to be updated. Updated requirements can be found in this blog post. Goliath testing is complete for the most part, but some tests still need to be done before 2pm on December 13th, 2017. The verification and tests that have been/will be done can be seen below in the following test cases from the Verification and Validation document.
Test Cases
TC-01: Goliath move forward
Description: The Goliath will use overwritten MOVE commands uploaded to the 3DoT board in order to move forward.
Test Environment: Occurs inside, on a flat surface with 0% grade
TC-02: Turn Direction
Description: Display turn direction on the LED array.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-03: Assembly and Disassembly
Description: Assemble and disassemble the Goliath within a specified amount of time.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-04: 3D printing
Description: Print 3D models in less than 6 hours, and no part takes longer than 2.
Test Environment: In room that has an accessible 3D printer
TC-05: Goliath dimensions
Description: Measure the dimensions of the newly designed and assembled Goliath.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-06: Arxterra Control Panel
Description: Control the newly designed and assembled Goliath using the Arxterra Control Panel.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-07: Charging Goliath
Description: Testing the ease of access of the charging port.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-08: Battery Life
Description: Running the Goliath motors continuously for 1 hour.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-09: Weighing Goliath
Description: Placing the fully assembled newly designed Goliath on a weighing scale.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-10: Measuring Goliath Voltage and Current
Description: Measuring the voltage of the sensor header and finding the current rating.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom
TC-11: Detecting objects
Description: Detecting objects within a specified range.
Test Environment: Inside a classroom