Define the Problem
Generate Concepts
We needed to create a random number generator using capacitors, resistors, LEDs, circuits, and switches. The random number generator simulates a dice and gives you a random number from 1-6 when you hit the button. To create the generator, we soldered the parts into the circuit board. In the end, the LEDs would light up to give you a number.
Develop the Solution
Construct and Test the Prototype
Evaluate the Solution
1. My RNG was not evenly distributed. 70% of the time I got either 1 or 3 as my number. Also, I didn't roll a two once, which shows that I may have messed up building it. Because of this, I don't think my RNG is fair.
2. "Debugging" was coined by Admiral Grace Hopper in 1945. This phrase was created when he removed a moth from a Mark II computer to fix its problems.
Reflection: Before starting the project, I thought it would be complicated because of the videos and PowerPoint. But once we actually started it wasn't bad at all. During this project, I used many different components such as resistors, capacitors, LEDs, switches, sockets, and a battery holder. In the beginning of the project, I encountered problems with my soldering iron. I thought it was me messing up, but it took 4 different soldering irons to find one that worked (Ms. Zienty even tried them). This set me a bit behind, but I still finished around the same time as everyone. I enjoyed the process of soldering, as it was very fun. Some other problems that I had was accidentally creating bridges of solder on the back of the circuit board, and not lining up the resistors straight. Luckily, my RNG still worked with these setbacks. It took a while to solder all the components on and I thought I would've messed up, but in the end, it actually worked. Well, maybe not completely because I didn't roll a 2 in 100 tries. Also, 70% of my rolls were either a 1 or a 3. My RNG was not very fair. Overall, this was an enjoyable project and I would definitely participate in it again.
2. "Debugging" was coined by Admiral Grace Hopper in 1945. This phrase was created when he removed a moth from a Mark II computer to fix its problems.
Reflection: Before starting the project, I thought it would be complicated because of the videos and PowerPoint. But once we actually started it wasn't bad at all. During this project, I used many different components such as resistors, capacitors, LEDs, switches, sockets, and a battery holder. In the beginning of the project, I encountered problems with my soldering iron. I thought it was me messing up, but it took 4 different soldering irons to find one that worked (Ms. Zienty even tried them). This set me a bit behind, but I still finished around the same time as everyone. I enjoyed the process of soldering, as it was very fun. Some other problems that I had was accidentally creating bridges of solder on the back of the circuit board, and not lining up the resistors straight. Luckily, my RNG still worked with these setbacks. It took a while to solder all the components on and I thought I would've messed up, but in the end, it actually worked. Well, maybe not completely because I didn't roll a 2 in 100 tries. Also, 70% of my rolls were either a 1 or a 3. My RNG was not very fair. Overall, this was an enjoyable project and I would definitely participate in it again.
Present the Solution
I didn't take a picture, but my lab station was clean as always!!!!