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Evidence of Work
Our class was given an assignment to fully take apart an object of our choice in order to study how it works. Each of us brought in an item and the necessary tools to dismantle it. Once we had everything apart, we made detailed drawings of each part and system inside the object. We then explained how these parts were linked together and how they interacted. We examined how energy moved through the entire system and explored how different types of inputs would result in various outputs.
My object was an old home phone, which I disassembled into three distinct systems. The central part was the circuit board inside, where signals were processed and connections made to enable communication. I documented all the numbers and the placement of various components like resistors on the board. I also examined and sketched the plastic casing and the rubber keypad. Below, you will find the evidence of my work.
Sketches of all the pieces from the item I disassembled
Flow chart, detailed Sketch of the circuit board and details of the item
My Device
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Conceptual Sketches
Conceptual sketches are crucial tools engineers use to illustrate how different system parts interact and function together. These sketches help to visualize and map out the functional connections between various components, showing how each element and subsystem is related. A conceptual sketch organizes and groups these components into distinct sections, providing a clear picture of how they integrate and work in unison. For this project, we were tasked with creating a conceptual sketch of our chosen products, which required us to carefully detail the interactions and relationships between the different parts of the product.
Flow Charts
Flow charts are diagrams that depict the process flow of a device, starting from the initial input and leading through various stages to produce the final output. They detail all the intermediate steps and reactions involved in transforming the input into the desired output. These charts are valuable for understanding and analyzing a system's step-by-step processes and interactions.
Reflection
I think this project went fairly well for me, especially considering it was my first attempt at a conceptual sketch. I remained focused during class to complete the various systems. Although I wasn't always sure what to look for, I made an effort to be attentive, ask questions, and understand the object as thoroughly as possible. By the end of the project, I was proud of how clear and readable my drawings turned out. I also did a very good job communicating with my group to see what they were drawing and focusing on to have a better outcome for my own project.
One thing I believe I could have done better during the process of this project was to have more labels on my sketches and go into further detail about what it was I was looking at. This would have made it easier for me to better understand my object. If I had done more labeling, I wouldn't have had to use just my memory to remember how things were connected and worked together. More comprehensive labeling would have lessened my dependence on memory, making it easier to refer to the sketches and grasp how the parts connected and worked together. Also, adding detailed notes could have made my process more efficient and helped me analyze the object more accurately.
Overall, I did my best work on this project and had excellent time management in and out of class.
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