In order to complete this project, we had to disassemble and dissect a mechanical device in order to determine the functions of each component. I selected an Xbox controller for my system. We looked at a flow chart and an image of an exploded car before beginning the disassembling process to help us comprehend what to do, but the image was not particularly detailed. To develop this ability, we disassembled a bike and all of its parts, making a flowchart for each one as we went. When I first opened up the controller, I found that the mold had been specifically designed to suit everything while remaining comfy. Additionally, there were many components that I had no idea about, so I had to conduct study to find out what they were and how they worked. In the end, I got to the conclusion that everything is interconnected so that signals may be sent back and forth between the console and the controller through the mother board.

Content

Exploded View: A graphic, schematic, diagram, or technical design of an object that depicts how different pieces fit together and in what sequence. In the case of a three-dimensional exploded diagram, it depicts the parts of an object suspended in surrounding space or slightly separated by distance. In this assignment, we used exploded views to show the components of an item and in our creative designs.

Flow Chart: a graphical representation of a computer program in relation to its sequence of functions.

Systems: A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method. In this challenge, we analyzed systems of function.

Motherboard: a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.

Rumble Sensor: A part of the controller that makes the controller vibrate.

Reflection

I was able to appreciate the skills we were expected to use that we have been developing over the previous three years after finishing our first project as a STEM Senior. Most significantly, I noticed an improvement in time management, a talent I've been trying to hone. When I think about the six Cs, I believe that critical thinking was the one in which I truly excelled. I was newly exposed to the stages and technique because I had never done a reverse engineering job before. Applying this new knowledge to the project forced me to change the way I thought and take everything into account.

Despite the success of this project, it is useful to be able to pinpoint areas for development. Being able to collaborate more freely is the area where I'd like to grow. Although this was an individual assignment, we were still allowed to collaborate with the other members of our group. Learning new techniques and helping others when they are approaching a new problem is always a valuable skill to develop. Overall, I am pleased with the project's outcomes and intend to continue learning about reverse engineering this year.