Complete MVP Assembly Documentation for HardwareX Submission & Final Orders

[melanielaporte]

Phase 1: Preparation & Sourcing

• 20250828 Order tabletop tripod for better photos (Amazon, $30)
• 20250828 Order more 10-pin headers (Amazon, $8)
• Order New Keycaps (6x6mm) - Digi-Key, Mouser? (~$18)
  • Mail to Lee and Robert upon arrival
• Gather all Components for photoshoot
  • Verify every part (PCBs, screws, resistors, 3D-printed parts) is on hand
• Ask @ForrestErickson to 3D print parts
  • Controller enclosure
  • Interior Petrifilm holder
  • Interior heaterboard tray
  • Confirm print settings for reproducibility

Phase 2: Documentation Capture

• Take high-quality exploded view photo
  • All components laid out neatly on a neutral background
• Take Step-by-Step Assembly Photos for each major step
  • Soldering headers
  • Mounting heater board
  • Inserting Petrifilm holder
  • TK
• Record short video clips of complicated assembly steps (for Github)
• Organize all assets in a assembly_moonratII/ folder
  • Rename files descriptively

Phase 3: Documentation Authoring

• Create assembly_moonratII.md file in the repository root
• Draft instructions for each step:
  • Describe the action clearly
  • List all parts and tools needed for that step
  • Reference the corresponding photo/video
  • Note any warnings or easy-to-make mistakes
• Tools Required section
• Link to the final BOM

Phase 4: Review & Integration

• Have another team member attempt build using only the instructions
• Check for spelling, grammar, and consistent phrasing
• Ensure assembly steps in paper match assembly_moonratII.md
• Finalize repo structure and ensure all docs are committed