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November 13, 2019 (Podcast assignment)
What went well?
Our team worked well together. We had excellent communication and we were able to solve our problems quickly and effectively. There were barely any hiccups and everyone in my group did their job perfectly.
What could have been done differently?
I don't really have much critiques about our podcast. Everything worked out perfectly fine and everyone did their job properly. If there was one thing I would change, I would change the script up a little bit and take more re-shoots because some of the parts sounded choppy.
What went well?
Our team worked well together. We had excellent communication and we were able to solve our problems quickly and effectively. There were barely any hiccups and everyone in my group did their job perfectly.
What could have been done differently?
I don't really have much critiques about our podcast. Everything worked out perfectly fine and everyone did their job properly. If there was one thing I would change, I would change the script up a little bit and take more re-shoots because some of the parts sounded choppy.
October 20, 2019 (Project X51)
What went well?
A lot of things went well. My group and I had amazing communication. Whenever we had a problem we were able to effectively tell each other what it was and find a solution quickly. We all had ideas and were able to collaborate and combine everyone idea to create a final prduct. We were all given a chance to express our ideas. Our problem solving skill were astonishing. For example, when our arm was too heavy we decided to add another motor and add extra weight on the back of the arm to balance our the weight. My groups teamwork was phenomenal. Everybody had a part and everybody made sure they did their part to the best of their ability.
What challenges did you face?
We had a numerous amount of challenges. For example, our claw wasn't working. We tried using one motor and gears to open and close the claw except the side with the motor would be too strong for the side without the motor so it wouldn't close properly. In order to fix this we added another motor to the other side of the claw. This helped counteract the force of the original motor making the claw much more effective. Another problem we encountered was that the robot needed to move without looking at it. We fixed this by attaching a stand for our phones and used someones phone as a camera while in a call with another persons phone. This made controlling the robot in a different room much more effective.
What went well?
A lot of things went well. My group and I had amazing communication. Whenever we had a problem we were able to effectively tell each other what it was and find a solution quickly. We all had ideas and were able to collaborate and combine everyone idea to create a final prduct. We were all given a chance to express our ideas. Our problem solving skill were astonishing. For example, when our arm was too heavy we decided to add another motor and add extra weight on the back of the arm to balance our the weight. My groups teamwork was phenomenal. Everybody had a part and everybody made sure they did their part to the best of their ability.
What challenges did you face?
We had a numerous amount of challenges. For example, our claw wasn't working. We tried using one motor and gears to open and close the claw except the side with the motor would be too strong for the side without the motor so it wouldn't close properly. In order to fix this we added another motor to the other side of the claw. This helped counteract the force of the original motor making the claw much more effective. Another problem we encountered was that the robot needed to move without looking at it. We fixed this by attaching a stand for our phones and used someones phone as a camera while in a call with another persons phone. This made controlling the robot in a different room much more effective.
September 4, 2019 (tallest tower)
What went well?
Our group worked extremely well together. I personally was very surprised by how well our chemistry is. We communicated our and bounced off each other's ideas. Everybody helped with the building of the tower. Our problem-solving skills were phenomenal. Whenever we hit a roadblock or challenge we were able to quickly and efficiently find a solution. We were all able to put our ideas forth and compare without arguing. Our initial design did not meet our expectations. We didn’t put into account the stability of the tower. With our final design we were able to put a balance between stability and height.
Challenges?
Building the tower had its fair share of challenges. The main challenge was the stability of the tower. Our tower was extremely shaky and unstable. The tower fell a numerous amount of times. We realized that we couldn't use too many materials on the stability on the build. If we used too many materials on building the tower, we would sacrifice our height. Doing this would not result in the optimal tower for this certain engineering design challenge. The goal of this challenge is to reach the tallest tower, stability does not matter. We finally came up with a plan to use 3 white cups and a plate for a base. Doing this made sure our tower was stable enough for it to reach forty-nine inches.
What could have been done differently?
In my opinion, there was nothing else we could have done differently. However, if we didn’t knock down the tower once we built it, we could have been able to reach fifty inches. But since we did knock it down we didn’t have enough time to rebuild it. Another thing we could have changed is that we should have used more popsicle sticks. We only used a couple of popsicle sticks. If we did use more sticks our tower could have been taller.
Different Materials?
If we were allowed to use tape or glue, our building would have been much more sturdy and taller. With glue, we could have used only two cups instead of three for the base because we could have glued those cups to the floor. With glue, we could have also glued all of the items together to add more sturdiness. We could have swapped all of the white cups with red cups if we were allowed. The red cups are a lot more sturdy because of the ring around the top.
What went well?
Our group worked extremely well together. I personally was very surprised by how well our chemistry is. We communicated our and bounced off each other's ideas. Everybody helped with the building of the tower. Our problem-solving skills were phenomenal. Whenever we hit a roadblock or challenge we were able to quickly and efficiently find a solution. We were all able to put our ideas forth and compare without arguing. Our initial design did not meet our expectations. We didn’t put into account the stability of the tower. With our final design we were able to put a balance between stability and height.
Challenges?
Building the tower had its fair share of challenges. The main challenge was the stability of the tower. Our tower was extremely shaky and unstable. The tower fell a numerous amount of times. We realized that we couldn't use too many materials on the stability on the build. If we used too many materials on building the tower, we would sacrifice our height. Doing this would not result in the optimal tower for this certain engineering design challenge. The goal of this challenge is to reach the tallest tower, stability does not matter. We finally came up with a plan to use 3 white cups and a plate for a base. Doing this made sure our tower was stable enough for it to reach forty-nine inches.
What could have been done differently?
In my opinion, there was nothing else we could have done differently. However, if we didn’t knock down the tower once we built it, we could have been able to reach fifty inches. But since we did knock it down we didn’t have enough time to rebuild it. Another thing we could have changed is that we should have used more popsicle sticks. We only used a couple of popsicle sticks. If we did use more sticks our tower could have been taller.
Different Materials?
If we were allowed to use tape or glue, our building would have been much more sturdy and taller. With glue, we could have used only two cups instead of three for the base because we could have glued those cups to the floor. With glue, we could have also glued all of the items together to add more sturdiness. We could have swapped all of the white cups with red cups if we were allowed. The red cups are a lot more sturdy because of the ring around the top.
Everyday Robotics ChallengeWhat went well?
My partner and I were able to work with each other effectively. There were rarely any hiccups and when we focused we would get the task done. Building the robot and coding it was a breeze. We both understood how to code and build the robot fully. Our problem solving skills were great. Whenever we had a problem we both would bounce off of each others ideas with ease finding the perfect solution. We also were able to think of a design fairly quickly. We were not only able to think of the design but also able to bring it to life with barely any issues. Challenges? Although there were barely any challenges the ones we did face were difficult. A very difficult challenge was actually trying to get the code to work. At first we planned to use a ultrasonic sensor instead of buttons. Unfortunately we were not able to get the code to work. The code either wouldn't register or the ultrasonic sensor was not able to detect walls. In the end we decided to use buttons which were much more efficient and easier to work with. Another challenge we had was getting the rag to stick onto the motor. In design we had rag simulate a mop which would clean the floors. Getting the rag to stick onto a motor, clean the floor, and not interfere with other components was challenging but we figured it out in the end. |
February 25, 2018 (Smart House)
Our group work and coming together of ideas worked really well. Our groups time management was really good as well.
If there was something I would do differently it would be to spend more time and put more effort into building the house Our group functioned very well. Our communication with each other was phenomenal, and our teamwork was amazing as well. Everybody worked hard to get the project working and finished. I contributed to building the house and coding for the house. 4. What were some of the challenges presented by the materials provided? We got different pieces of wood which messed up our second floor 5. What were some of the challenges presented by the electro-assembly component? The wiring was loose but other than that it was fine
Our group work and coming together of ideas worked really well. Our groups time management was really good as well.
If there was something I would do differently it would be to spend more time and put more effort into building the house Our group functioned very well. Our communication with each other was phenomenal, and our teamwork was amazing as well. Everybody worked hard to get the project working and finished. I contributed to building the house and coding for the house. 4. What were some of the challenges presented by the materials provided? We got different pieces of wood which messed up our second floor 5. What were some of the challenges presented by the electro-assembly component? The wiring was loose but other than that it was fine
November 14, 2018 (Recycled Furniture)
Our communication worked well. We each knew what to do. When it came to coding, building, and making the circuit our chemistry is amazing. We finished it extremely quickly which left extra time in the end to change other things. There are a few things we could have done differently. I would try and add more lights to the footrest. Also, I would change the position of the photoresistor. One more thing I would change is the aesthetics of the product. We didn't have enough time to spray paint it as we had in mind. My group did not function properly. We did not have any arguments or fight but people weren't doing their part on time. Everything was finished in the end but phoenix procrastinated a lot when it came to doing his own drawings. I did everything other than actually building the footrest and doing their parts of the project (their own idea, drawing, and cad model). When I would tell them to do something I had to keep an eye on them otherwise they would get sidetracked or take too long. We had a few challenges. The materials weren't the exact materials we had in mind. It was hard to make the legs so we used cardboard boxes with legs as the base. Another challenge was the coding. The code we got wasn't working properly so we had to problem solve. I understood that the code was backward in some points and fixed it. Other than these problems everything worked well.
Our communication worked well. We each knew what to do. When it came to coding, building, and making the circuit our chemistry is amazing. We finished it extremely quickly which left extra time in the end to change other things. There are a few things we could have done differently. I would try and add more lights to the footrest. Also, I would change the position of the photoresistor. One more thing I would change is the aesthetics of the product. We didn't have enough time to spray paint it as we had in mind. My group did not function properly. We did not have any arguments or fight but people weren't doing their part on time. Everything was finished in the end but phoenix procrastinated a lot when it came to doing his own drawings. I did everything other than actually building the footrest and doing their parts of the project (their own idea, drawing, and cad model). When I would tell them to do something I had to keep an eye on them otherwise they would get sidetracked or take too long. We had a few challenges. The materials weren't the exact materials we had in mind. It was hard to make the legs so we used cardboard boxes with legs as the base. Another challenge was the coding. The code we got wasn't working properly so we had to problem solve. I understood that the code was backward in some points and fixed it. Other than these problems everything worked well.