The first step in designing our machine it to figure out a template for the cartridge. We need this so we can figure out the scale of the appliance. Design considerations are as follows:

• Cartridge should enter appliance from the front
• Cartridge should have a standard mounting design across all cartridges
  • (Pill scale can vary between 1/8"x1/8"x1/16" and 1"x1/2"x1/2")
• Cartridges will have non-standard dimensions
  • (Very small pills will not need as much room as very large pills, in general)
• Cartridge should require little dexterity to insert and remove
  • (Use an ink cartridge as a meter - nothing requiring more dexterity)
• Cartridge should have a machine readable aspect
  • (Unique ID, medication name, and/or dosage)
• Cartridge should have a standard actuation method
  • (The same actuation method is used for very large and very small pills)