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Technical Communication Technical Communication Skills PracticumSkills Practicum

Ethical & Environmental Ethical & Environmental Impact Analysis ReportImpact Analysis Report

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Ethical Impact AnalysisEthical Impact Analysis

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Possible harm to the userPossible harm to the userLED’s can cause retina damageLED’s can cause retina damagePower circuitry could short and battery could explodePower circuitry could short and battery could explode

Warning labels in documentation, on productWarning labels in documentation, on productDon’t stare directly at the cube if LED’s become too brightDon’t stare directly at the cube if LED’s become too brightIf cube becomes hot, turn offIf cube becomes hot, turn offSmall parts: should not be used by young childrenSmall parts: should not be used by young children

Buggy software or hardware failureBuggy software or hardware failureCube is not dangerous but no longer usableCube is not dangerous but no longer usableBurdens the userBurdens the user

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Environmental Impact AnalysisEnvironmental Impact Analysis

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Manufacturing ImpactManufacturing ImpactPCB construction uses lots of hazardous chemicalsPCB construction uses lots of hazardous chemicalsComponents contain hazardous materials as wellComponents contain hazardous materials as wellRoboRubik uses a number of PCBsRoboRubik uses a number of PCBs

SolutionsSolutionsUse RoHs compliant components and processesUse RoHs compliant components and processesCut down on amount of chemicals used in Cut down on amount of chemicals used in manufacturingmanufacturing

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Environmental Impact AnalysisEnvironmental Impact Analysis

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Normal Use ImpactNormal Use ImpactBatteries are not rechargeableBatteries are not rechargeable

SolutionsSolutionsCut down current draw of RoboRubik to increase Cut down current draw of RoboRubik to increase battery lifebattery life

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Environmental Impact AnalysisEnvironmental Impact Analysis

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Disposal and Recycling ImpactDisposal and Recycling ImpactPCBs and components are not biodegradablePCBs and components are not biodegradableMost components needs to be properly recycled Most components needs to be properly recycled or reusedor reused

SolutionsSolutionsIf device still works but don’t want, give to If device still works but don’t want, give to someone who doessomeone who doesProperly recycle/dispose of PCBs and componentsProperly recycle/dispose of PCBs and components

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