In order to create the pendulum clock, we had to combine both computer and hands on skills. On the computer I worked with Fusion 360, AutoCad, and WorkingModel, which I utilized to design, calculate, and predict various aspects of my clock. I designed my clock to look like a cartoon frog. The project helped me learn how to use different computer programs, which will further my abilities in the future. The biggest challenge I faced was when I realized after I had already laser cut my design, that there was something wrong with part of my clock. I accidentally mixed up two numbers, which resulted in my clock not being big enough to function correctly. I then had to go back to the computer and redesign my clock. This taught me to always check my measurements before proceeding to the next steps.
The project taught me to always check my measurements before continuing onto the next step in the project. My prediction for my clock's timing was around 0.625 seconds for every 1 tick. After measuring the actual clock timing, the average amount of time per tick was 0.64, which left me with about a 2.14% error.