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Ideation
Ideation
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
I like the concept of a fan with a built-in light that can be turned on at night, making it easier to find your way without needing another light source in the bedroom.
I came across an online picture of stand fan that inspired me, and I plan to create something similar while adding my own personal touch.
Tool Chain
Tool Chain
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Programs
Tinkercad Autodesk
Material Kits
Breadboard
Jumpers and crocodile wires
Led
Hobby Motor/ DC motor
Switch
Resistor
Adaptor 5 v
DC Power Jack Adaptor/ Rosetta
Cardboard
Wooden popsicles sticks
Glue gun
Bambo skewers
Design/Preparation Process
Design/Preparation Process
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Preparation process on Tinkercad
1- I signed in to Tinkercad using my Gmail account.
2- I selected the components: breadboard, LED, resistor, switch, power supply set to 5 V, and a DC motor.
Connecting the switch to the power supply.
1- Edit the power supply to be 5 voltages as if we connect 9V to the 5V pin, the chip and other components would likely burn because they’re designed only for 5V max.
2- I connected positive and negatives side of the power supply with the breadboard (rail)
3- Connect the two sides of the switch to the breadboard.
4- Connect terminal 2 of the switch to the positive power supply on the rail.
Connecting the Led to the power supply and switch.
1- I adjusted the resistor value to 220 ohms.
2- Connect one side of the resistor to the LED negative side.
3- Connect the other side of the resistor to the negative power supply directly parallelly.
4- Connect the positive side of the LED to the common of the switch.
Connecting the motor to the power supply and switch.
1- I connected the negative DC motor to the main negative side of the power supply on the rail parallel to avoid stopping it if the led is not working.
2- Connect the other side of the motor to common side of the switch.
3- I ran the circuit simulation, and it worked successfully.
Pick the materials
Edit the power of the resistor
Edit the power supply to be 5 voltages.
Connect the led with resistor and switch.
LED only .mp4Simulate the connection.
Connect all components together (led, resistor, motor and switch)
Final parallel circuit last edit..mp4Video simulating the whole circuit.
Development/Implementation Process
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
Implantation Process
1- I began by designing the model I am going to make by cardboard.
Connecting the power supply with the switch.
1- I connect the power supply (adaptor 5 voltages as Arduino can afford only this current positive and negative) on the breadboard (rail).
2- Connect the switch with crocodile wires to male ones then to the breadboard.
3- Connect one side of the switch to the positive power supply.
Connecting the power supply with the Led.
1- Connect the led with resistor then the other side of the resistor with the power supply and the other side of the led with the switch parallel.
Connecting the power supply with the motor.
1- Connect one side of the motor with the power supply (Negative) and the other side with the switch.
2- I tested the circuit to make sure it was working correctly.
3- I used male-to-female jumper wires to extend the LED leads so it could be placed properly in the model.
Building the prototype with cardboard
1- I built the fan body using cardboard, while the fan blades and parts were made with wooden sticks, attached to the motor using a bamboo skewer.
2- I assembled the body with a glue gun, leaving openings for the wires, LED, and switch on the front, and a space at the back for the adapter.
3- I tested the connections again before sealing the last side of the design.
4- Finally tested again the fan after sealing and it works well.
Connect the components of the circuit.
Final parallel circuit last edit. real video.mp4Testing the circuit.
Build the blades of the fan.
Build the front face of the fan box
Use bamboo skewers to connect the motor to the front face.
Cut place for the adaptor.
Place all the components inside the box.
Connect the pieces of the front face.
Testing all the prototype .mp4Video to simulate working of the fan.
Community of Learning
Community of Learning
Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
I asked my colleague about the problems I faced while connecting the components and circuit didn't work. He suggested checking each part with an Avometer to identify the faulty one. After testing, I found that the LED was not working, so I replaced it.
My instructor and my colleague both sent me pictures of a parallel and series circuit to help me understand the difference that really helped me.
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?
When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?
1- I had difficulty connecting the circuit in parallel, so I asked the instructor for clarification. He explained that each component should connect to the power supply. After the explanation, I was able to complete it successfully.
To check that it's Parrell not series. I disconnect the motor and check that Led connection, and it turns on then I did the same and disconnect the Led and check the motor's connection only and it works so it's parallel.
2- Another challenge I faced was not connecting the components correctly and being unable to find the issue. My colleague advised me to test the parts with an Avometer, so I tested every part and that solved the problem as I realized that the LED has no voltages as it had burned.
3- The last issue I faced was that although my circuit worked correctly in Tinkercad, in reality only the LED worked while the motor did not. I asked my colleagues, and they noticed that I had connected the motor on the side of the breadboard that had no power supply. Once I connected it closer to the negative side in the same trail, the motor worked.
Before
After
Wrong
Right one
Final Project
Final Project
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
The work I did this week will definitely support me in my final project, especially in connecting an electronic kit with multiple components, since my project plan also involves several parts.
WOW!
WOW!
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
What I enjoyed most this week was the process of designing, setting up the electronics, fabricating, and finally testing the RC car. Creating it from the ground up was truly a remarkable experience.
RC Car
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
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