• It was a great experience attending the orientation for the integrated engineering team project at our university. It was inspiring to hear from our university president about the course and how it is an amazing opportunity for us as students and for the future of those who will take it in the future. It was clear that the president is fully committed to the success of this program and is excited about the potential impact it will have on our education and future careers.

• The orientation gave us a good overview of what to expect from the course, including the team-based approach to problem-solving and the opportunity to work on real-world projects. I think this will be a challenging but rewarding experience, and I am excited to be a part of it.

• We also had the opportunity to meet with our advisor, and it was such a productive session! She shared some valuable insights about the entire process of our project, which really helped clarify things for us. We discussed what aspects we should prioritize and where we might want to direct our focus moving forward. It’s always wonderful to have guidance, especially from someone with her experience. We walked away feeling more confident and excited about what’s ahead. Her encouragement and advice truly made us feel supported, and we can't wait to dive back into our work with fresh perspectives! 

• We gathered for our very first team meeting, and it was such a wonderful opportunity for all of us to get to know each other better. There’s something truly special about connecting with teammates in a relaxed setting, where we can share our ideas and experiences. During this meeting, we took the time to brainstorm potential project ideas, and the creativity flowed! 

• As a team, we decided it would be beneficial to start our research by looking into last year's projects. This way, we can build on previous work and learn from any challenges that were faced. Additionally, we want to explore other problem-solving projects that might inspire us or help us think outside the box. I’m excited about the possibilities ahead of us and can’t wait to see what we come up with together! Let’s keep the momentum going and support each other as we dive into this journey! 

• We all came up with very inspiring ideas and Each of us shared our ideas openly, and we had such a lively discussion about the various possibilities

• After going through all the ideas, we took our time to evaluate them carefully, considering the potential impact and feasibility. Finally, we came to a consensus and selected three standout ideas that we felt were the strongest overall.

• We recently came together as a team to brainstorm innovative ideas, and we ended up selecting a really exciting one focused on smart car parking solutions. After some engaging discussions about the project scope, we outlined our goals and what we wanted to achieve.

•  Once we felt confident in our concept, we submitted our idea to our advisor for feedback.  

• So, our original project idea had already been tackled last year, and our advisor suggested we switch things up.

•  After some brainstorming and research, we finally landed on something fresh: a smart bicycle parking system! 

• We were super excited to send our idea over to our advisor and can't wait to hear what she thinks. 

Fingers crossed it goes well! 

• Alright, so here’s the deal. We’re kicking things off by brainstorming and sketching out what we think the prototype should look like. It’s super exciting to see all the ideas flow! Everyone's pitching in their thoughts, and it’s a no-holds-barred kind of vibe.

•  Once we’ve got a solid vision, we start dividing up our tasks

• One of my tasks was to Design the website 

• I started diving into website design using Figma, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey! I didn't really have much experience in designing websites at all, so I found myself watching a ton of videos just to get the hang of it. It's amazing how many tutorials are out there

• I practically binge-watched a whole series on web design! At first, I was pretty overwhelmed by all the tools and options in Figma, but I slowly started to get the hang of it. I played around with different layouts, colors, and styles, trying to find something that really clicked. It was a mix of frustration and excitement as I learned more about the design process.

•  However, things took a bit of a turn when we realized that the budget was really tight and not going to work out how we initially planned. So, we decided to shift our focus away from the website and put more energy into their software and mechanical design 

• So, after what felt like ages of waiting, the budget was finally released!

•  First up on our list were sensor cables—can't have a project without those! We also grabbed a microcontroller, which is basically the brain of our entire setup. Plus, we picked up a bunch of other goodies that we thought might come in handy. 

• Once we got all our parts, the real fun began. We spent hours bouncing ideas off each other and tweaking our prototype design.

• We nailed down the mechanical design, making sure everything would fit just right, and we worked hard on the circuit design too.

• The main issue we tackled was connecting the ESP with the backend. It felt like we were trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. We spent a good chunk of our time troubleshooting and figuring out how to make everything communicate properly. 

• On top of that, we ran into some electrical hiccups—some parts just weren't functioning as they should. It was a bit frustrating, but it gave my team and me a chance to dive into the problem-solving zone. We met up daily, brainstorming ideas and trying to get everything up and running smoothly. It’s been a long week, but I think we’re learning a lot and getting closer to sorting everything out. Here’s hoping next week is smoother sailing!

• we ran into some electrical hiccups—some parts just weren't functioning as they should. It was a bit frustrating, but it gave my team and me a chance to dive into the problem-solving zone. We met up daily, brainstorming ideas and trying to get everything up and running smoothly. It’s been a long week, but I think we’re learning a lot and getting closer to sorting everything out. Here’s hoping next week is smoother sailing!

• So, we took a good look at the list of problems we faced last week and jumped right into tackling the mechanical part of the project. It was a bit of a challenge, but we managed to get through most of the parts pretty quickly. I mean, we really put our heads down and focused on making some solid progress!

• As we got into it, everything just started coming together, and we found ourselves getting closer to wrapping things up. It felt great to see how much we accomplished

• In the end, after some late nights and a few coffee runs, we finally finished everything. It was a relief to check that off the list and see our hard work pay off 

• We showed our progress to the advisor, and it was such a great experience! She was super encouraging and loved what we had done so far, which really boosted our confidence. During the presentation, she gave us some awesome feedback, pointing out ways we could improve. She mentioned some tweaks for the user interface that could totally enhance the experience. Plus, she suggested we take another look at the backend stuff to make it run smoother. Her advice really opened our eyes to new ideas, and we left the meeting pumped to refine things and make our project even better! 

• This week was all about finalizing our project for the presentation. We focused on tying up loose ends and making sure everything—front-end and back-end—was working smoothly. 

• We created some demo videos to showcase our smart bike rack system, emphasizing its user-friendly interface and real-time data updates. It was exciting to show how efficient it is! 

• As we finished the videos, we also polished our presentation to clearly communicate our goals and the impact of the project. 

• We practiced our delivery to get comfortable and confident. By the end of the week, we felt ready to showcase all our hard work.