For our first project, we began by studying reverse engineering and figuring out how objects come apart and function, and even created our own conceptual sketches for the object we picked to bring. Our task as a group was to take an object (ours being a remote control for a toy car), and create a detailed presentation about how it works and the physics and engineering behind it. We had to include the schematics, functionality, manufacturing, and many more aspects to have a successful presentation and be able to help our classmates understand how our object worked. Aaron, Tara, Ashley and I worked for about a week and a half perfecting our powerpoint so that it was clear and informative.
Content
Engineering: creative application of science, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures, machines, materials, devices, systems, processes, and organizations Ethics: what is right and wrong in context of society, profession, or personal Ethical Code: the set values of right and wrong for said context Engineering Ethics: 1. Public Safety 2.Work in only specialized skill 3.Public Statements must be truthful 4.Act for each employer and client in a truth and faithful way 5. Avoid deceitful acts 6.Conduct yourself honestly, respectfully, ethically, and lawfully to enhance the profession Systematic Approach: design philosophy with 8 steps 1.Identity problem 2.Generate many concepts 3. Select a concept 4.Detail the design 5.Design defence 6.Manufacture and test 7.Evaluate design 8.Prepare final design report Schematic Sketch: a drawing of an object with a scale, labels, and sometimes colors for better visuals LEDS: light-emitting diode is a two-lead semiconductor light source Semiconductor: material has an electrical conductivity value falling between that of a conductor and an insulator Circuit Board: printed circuit board mechanically supports and electrically connects electronic components or electrical components using conductive tracks, pads and other features Resistor: resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element Capacitor: capacitor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that stores potential energy in an electrical field Electricity: a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles Battery: device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections provided to power electrical devices: Electrons: stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity Photons: particle representing a quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation Plastic: generic term used in the case of polymeric material that may contain other substances Metal: a solid material that is usually malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity (made up screws and wires)
Reflection
The process my group and I endured had many ups and downs, but finished strongly in the end. There were a couple things that I excelled in, being contributing my ideas and organizing and creating the slides so that they were concise and appealing to our audience, as well as had the correct information. I always put my ideas out there whether the people I'm working with incorporate them into the project or not. I also did a lot of editing of the slides and perfecting them, while other members of my group completed other tasks such as researching a certain capacitor or creating a diagram to show how our remote control functions. While our end result was very impressive and detailed, not everything went smoothly and we did have some downfalls.One was that some people were absent on important days, causing the rest of the group to work harder than usual and take on more tasks. Another was that it was a bit difficult getting everyone to be productive, but that isn't surprising when working in groups and we did a good job of being social and having fun while getting our work done. In the future, I plan to concentrate even harder and try to be as present and helpful to my group as possible.