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Steps in Reverse Engineering Process

The document outlines the steps of the reverse engineering process: 1) Make predictions about the product before disassembling it, 2) Observe how the product works and why it was designed that way, 3) Disassemble the product to see how it is constructed and functions, 4) Analyze the product's subsystems through annotated sketches, 5) Reassemble and test the product to record observations of its performance, 6) Document findings including design goals, constraints, diagrams, and potential improvements.

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Steps in Reverse Engineering Process

The document outlines the steps of the reverse engineering process: 1) Make predictions about the product before disassembling it, 2) Observe how the product works and why it was designed that way, 3) Disassemble the product to see how it is constructed and functions, 4) Analyze the product's subsystems through annotated sketches, 5) Reassemble and test the product to record observations of its performance, 6) Document findings including design goals, constraints, diagrams, and potential improvements.

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Reverse

Engineering
Process
By Zain Utterback
Prediction

Prediction includes purpose of the product, how it works, what

market it was designed to appeal to, design objectives for the

product, and constraints that may influence the design.


Observation

Observation of a product defines how do you think it works, how it

meet design objectives, and why is it designed the way it is.


Disassemble

Disassembling the product allows you to see how it works, how it

is made, how many parts or moving parts it has, and if there are

any surprises.
Analyze

Carefully examine and analyze subsystems (i.e. structural,

mechanical, and electrical) and develop annotated sketches that

include measurements and notes on components, system design,

safety, and controls.


Test

Carefully reassemble the product, operate the device, and record

observations about its performance in terms of functionality

(operational and ergonomic) and projected durability.


Documentation

Look at inferred design goals, inferred constraints, design

(functionality, form (geometry), and materials), schematic diagrams,

lists (materials, components, critical components, flaws, successes,

etc.), identify any refinements that might enhance the products

usefulness, and evaluate upgrades and changes.

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