While making this game, we had to test it regularly to ensure that it was working as intended. One of the first tests we ran was checking the Neo Trellis. We noticed while running the Adafruit code that two of the lights would not turn on when pressed. While checking why this was happening (soldering issue, code issue, or board issue) we talked to Jonah. He checked the voltage going in the traces and found that the ones that did not work had no voltage going into them. We emailed Adafruit and had replacements overnight shipped to us.

The other testing was done with the code by troubleshooting it many, many times. For example, when coding the mines, we had them turn on to ensure there were ten mines and that they were randomly placed. However before we knew about the random seed, they were placed in the same spots each game. Once the mines worked, we tested the button presses, getting the code to compile, and after that pressing a button near a mine to see if the Neo Trellis would turn on or not. Overall, most of our testing was done with the code by trying to get it to work and understanding what it was reading.

Although we were not able to get our game fully functional in the end, we still consider ourselves successful in the execution of our circuity. Being able to construct a circuit that allows all of our components to function successfully in unison indicates that we were able to utilize what we have been learning in class all semester in practical applications. And while constructing our game, we were able to learn other useful skills that can be applied to future projects, such as coding, laser cutting, and PCB manufacturing. 

When selecting a game to make, we failed to consider how much coding it would require. All members of our team possess little to no knowledge of coding, thus making that part of the project difficult. Our project requiring extensive amounts of code forced us to learn and seek help from others who did know how to code. Reading each line of code and figuring out what its purpose was allowed us to truly learn code, even if they were basic functions. Laser cutting is also a resource that we as engineers have access to and could potentially find useful in the future. In making our game, we utilized the laser cutter for the function of both cutting and engraving, which allowed us practice with adjusting settings to fit our desired outcome. We have also learned the process of manufacturing a PCB. In the PCB lab during the semester, we weren’t able to see the actual manufacturing process for our designs in EAGLE, but by using a PCB in our circuit, we were able to watch the manufacturing process as well as be involved in it. 

The final outcome of our game is one that we are proud of both in terms of appearance and functionality. The final design of our box was created exactly as we had envisioned it and our circuity functioned exactly as we intended it to.