1. Problem Definition: Create a monitoring circuit that uses LEDs and an alarm to emulate the detection of high blood pressure, bleeding, or asthma symptoms
2. We did not use alternative solutions to create our alarm circuit and clock circuit because we were given diagrams to follow. Although the logic circuits are unique to each group, their purpose should remain consistent regardless of the design. Therefore, it was unnecessary to generate fundamentally different design concepts.
3. In accordance with the previous design step, we did not have to evaluate and select the best alternative solutions.
4. We detailed our design by creating pin diagrams. This helped us quickly identify the location of pins and possible wiring errors.
5. Because we finished our alarm circuit and clock circuit before most groups, we felt comfortable helping other groups with their circuits. During this process, we defended our choice to use specific capacitors and resistors. Additionally, the opportunity to help other groups forced us to evaluate and explain our design.
6. Like our past projects, this step took the most time in comparison to the previous and following design steps. We quickly created the alarm circuit without encountering any problems. Because the logic circuit was not completed yet, we attached the exposed ground and power cables to the positive and negative ends of a six voltage battery pack. Although the creation of the alarm circuit was successful and seamless, the clock circuit was far more time-consuming and difficult for us. We restarted the clock circuit three times due to mistakes in wiring and mathematical errors, which inevitably affected our choice of capacitors and resistors. After our third attempt, we tested the clock circuit using an LED. The logic circuit was manufactured last because it took the most time to design.
7. The alarm circuit and clock circuit function successfully. We finished our logic circuit, but the red light does not work properly due to logic issues.
8. This is our final design report.