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Hi Class!
Welcome to ECE103 Class! In this class:
1.You apply the Engineering Design Process learned from ECE102 to perform a system level design analysis, “(sample) Solar Bike Design”
2.You apply MATLAB to solve Math & Engineering problems.
3.You create a System Block diagram (sample) and a Control Flow Chart (sample) using CAD software.
4.You explore the concept of A.I. (Artificial intelligence) and Machine Learning. You will have opportunity to experiment with A.I./Machine Learning.
5.For the Final project, you have the options of experimenting:
option a: Game Development using Unity for Newbie. (sample demo from previous class/FPS: Michael Ennamorato),
option b: Media Server for the beginner using HTML & Java script. [Example: Daniel Nijdl/ Demo Video (1:33): https://youtu.be/zmsgWfg8584}
[Note: Final Project is independent of the rest of the class, Assignments for Final Project will be posted early(after we completed MATLAB), and you can work on it anytime after it is posted. One thing about the Final Project, the more time you have, the more fun it is.]
The most important thing to do the first week is to meet your classmates & form a team of 2.
For Hybrid class: on the first day of class, I will make time for you to chat with each others & form a team of 2, do seating assignments in the class room.
It is important to reach out to your classmate, because I treat each assignment like a test, as an instructor, I will not help you to find the solution for the test; however, because we have a study group of 2 system, you can reach out to your classmate, chat & compare notes, just no copy & paste.
(Note: some of you like to go SOLO, it is OK. However, when you go SOLO, you are really on your own; if you need help, I am going to ask you to reach out to your classmate).
Assignments are due every Friday by 11:59pm. Each assignment will be posted 2 weeks in advance. So, your strategy is to stay on top of schedule, never fall behind. If you are ahead of schedule, you have plenty of time to work out the problems, you are going "Down Hill"; if you are behind schedule, you don't have time and therefore rushing, you are going "Uphill". Believe it or not, going "Down Hill" is much easier than going "Uphill"!
I have dedicated this website for our class. It has all detailed instructions and rubric for each assignment for this class including all the resources that you need to complete your tasks.
Enjoy the class!
Coach
Course Format / days / times & location:
Course Format / days / times & location:
Canvas Class #10471 / Wed 11:00am - 12:50pm / T1-110
In Class Office Hours:
In Class Office Hours:
I reserve time right after each class as a "built-in" class room office hour
I reserve time right after each class as a "built-in" class room office hour
Phone: (use email)
Phone: (use email)
Email: ui.luu@gccaz.edu
Email: ui.luu@gccaz.edu
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Common Q & A
Common Q & A
Q1. Will you have exams or tests in this class?
Q1. Will you have exams or tests in this class?
A1. Every assignment and project is treated as a test. Assignments are due every Fridays 11:59pm, they are posted at least 1 week in advance, so you have plenty of time to work out any problems, if you run into problems, compare notes with your teammates, just NO copy & paste.
A1. Every assignment and project is treated as a test. Assignments are due every Fridays 11:59pm, they are posted at least 1 week in advance, so you have plenty of time to work out any problems, if you run into problems, compare notes with your teammates, just NO copy & paste.
There is NO final exam, just final project.
There is NO final exam, just final project.
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(for In-Person Class only)
(for In-Person Class only)
If you don't feel well:
If you don't feel well:
1. Email me (before class) that you don't feel well (you don't need to provide me any medical info), stay home and do assignments Online
1. Email me (before class) that you don't feel well (you don't need to provide me any medical info), stay home and do assignments Online
2. Get well. There is no rush, only go back to class when you are well.
2. Get well. There is no rush, only go back to class when you are well.
Note: strict Online Assignments policy:
Note: strict Online Assignments policy:
If students don't submit assignments in 14 days, they will be dropped from the course
If students don't submit assignments in 14 days, they will be dropped from the course
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Assignment #1: Syllabus Quiz (using Canvas)
Assignment #1: Syllabus Quiz (using Canvas)
due on the first day of class
(Note: You must complete the Syllabus Quiz on the first day of class or you will be dropped from the class as "NO SHOW"
I will dedicated 15 minutes on the first day of class for you to complete this assignment.
I will dedicated 15 minutes on the first day of class for you to complete this assignment.
Go to Canvas / Click on Quizzes / Assignment #1: Syllabus Quiz
Go to Canvas / Click on Quizzes / Assignment #1: Syllabus Quiz
(It is SO SIMPLE, just DO IT!)
(It is SO SIMPLE, just DO IT!)
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Overview of Engineering Process (No report required)
Overview of Engineering Process (No report required)
The following videos are for general review (you most likely already covered this in ECE102). So, just just sit back, relax & enjoy!
The following videos are for general review (you most likely already covered this in ECE102). So, just just sit back, relax & enjoy!
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Resources for Assignment #2
Resources for Assignment #2
(Read & practice the power point above, it will be useful for your Assignment #2)
(Read & practice the power point above, it will be useful for your Assignment #2)
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Common Q & A for Assignment #2 below
Common Q & A for Assignment #2 below
Q1. Hello Coach,
Q1. Hello Coach,
I am pretty sure I am done with Assignment #2, but I just wanted to clarify a few questions before I submit it for grading. I think I did it correctly since I just followed the PowerPoint example you posted for the assignment on the ECE103 class website. I followed the steps to solve each equation in the PowerPoint. Is that all we need to do? Or is there more for this assignment? Also, electricity is very new to me and I am having a hard time understanding the difference between capacity and voltage. I did some research and I think I understand that voltage represents the amount of power required and capacity is the amount of energy in each battery. Does capacity determine how long a battery can last?
I am pretty sure I am done with Assignment #2, but I just wanted to clarify a few questions before I submit it for grading. I think I did it correctly since I just followed the PowerPoint example you posted for the assignment on the ECE103 class website. I followed the steps to solve each equation in the PowerPoint. Is that all we need to do? Or is there more for this assignment? Also, electricity is very new to me and I am having a hard time understanding the difference between capacity and voltage. I did some research and I think I understand that voltage represents the amount of power required and capacity is the amount of energy in each battery. Does capacity determine how long a battery can last?
A1
A1
First, simple answers:
First, simple answers:
A1.1 "Is that all we need to do?" Yes, all you need is to show me the answer that I ask for, showing your calculations.
A1.1 "Is that all we need to do?" Yes, all you need is to show me the answer that I ask for, showing your calculations.
A1.2 Does battery capacity determine how long a battery can last? Yes. By definition:
A1.2 Does battery capacity determine how long a battery can last? Yes. By definition:
Battery Capacity = I x t
Battery Capacity = I x t
I: Current :unit in Amp (A)
I: Current :unit in Amp (A)
t: time :unit in hour (h)
t: time :unit in hour (h)
For example: Battery Capacity = 10 Ah
For example: Battery Capacity = 10 Ah
If my Motor draws 2 A, it will last:
If my Motor draws 2 A, it will last:
t(time that the battery will last) = Battery Capacity / I = 10 Ah / 2A = 5 hours
t(time that the battery will last) = Battery Capacity / I = 10 Ah / 2A = 5 hours
Next, complicated answers:
Next, complicated answers:
To be fair, let's start by recognizing a few facts:
To be fair, let's start by recognizing a few facts:
1. Basic electricity or electronics is not a trivial subject; for new students to really understand and appreciate Basic Electricity, they typically go through a 16-week training in the subject.
1. Basic electricity or electronics is not a trivial subject; for new students to really understand and appreciate Basic Electricity, they typically go through a 16-week training in the subject.
2. Since we don't have 16-week for basic electricity, my strategy is to focus on a few items that we need to do our solar bike design, it's by no means a complete coverage.(Actually, it's far from it).
2. Since we don't have 16-week for basic electricity, my strategy is to focus on a few items that we need to do our solar bike design, it's by no means a complete coverage.(Actually, it's far from it).
3. So, we focus on a few critical items we need to do solar bike design. If you are interested in more coverage for basic electronics or basic electricity in the future, look for an intro class for the subject..
3. So, we focus on a few critical items we need to do solar bike design. If you are interested in more coverage for basic electronics or basic electricity in the future, look for an intro class for the subject..
4. Back to the best way to handle our class assignments:
4. Back to the best way to handle our class assignments:
I treat each assignment like a test, so I can not tell you if it is right or wrong until after I grade it. And the solutions will be posted after the due date. What makes our class slightly different from the other classes: we have a team-of-2 study group system. You can discuss and compare notes with your teammate before submitting your assignment. Assignment is submitted individually (Except Team Assignment #3: the Solar Bike Project)
I treat each assignment like a test, so I can not tell you if it is right or wrong until after I grade it. And the solutions will be posted after the due date. What makes our class slightly different from the other classes: we have a team-of-2 study group system. You can discuss and compare notes with your teammate before submitting your assignment. Assignment is submitted individually (Except Team Assignment #3: the Solar Bike Project)
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Murphy's law:
Email never has a time delay until you submit it on Friday evening!
Then there will be a time delay, I may not receive it until Saturday morning and your assignment will be counted as late!
Solution:
option a: provide the screenshot of when the assignment was sent, I will credit your assignment as "On time".
option b: submit on Thursday evening!
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(Note: some of you uses "Formula Editor" or hand-writing, when I receive in my PowerPoint, I did NOT see it; so "type" in your answer, it's not fancy, but at least I can see it & give you credits)
(Note: some of you uses "Formula Editor" or hand-writing, when I receive in my PowerPoint, I did NOT see it; so "type" in your answer, it's not fancy, but at least I can see it & give you credits)
(post 5/27) (due 6/5)
(post 5/27) (due 6/5)
late: 6/6 12:01am - 6/7 11:59pm
late: 6/6 12:01am - 6/7 11:59pm
Game Over: after 6/7 11:59pm (0 point)
Game Over: after 6/7 11:59pm (0 point)
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Common Q&A
Common Q&A
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Q0. I am not able to save or downloads Assignment #2 file. Could you send me the Assignment #2 file.
A0. Once you open up the file, do:
File/Download/Microsoft PowerPoint(.pptx)/ Filename: assign-02-ecer103-YOURfirstName-Lastname.pptx
then edit your file in the downloaded folder.
email to ui.luu@gccaz.edu attaching your edited PowerPoint
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Q1. What do you mean by 4 significant digits? Can you give me examples:
A1. Example for 4 significant digits:
example 1: 16/9 = 1.778
example 2: 3/10.87 = 0.2760 (round up from 0.27598896)
In general, it is OK to give me more than 4 digits within reason, never give less
example 1: 15/9 = 1.77778 is reasonable but 15/9 = 1.777777778 is too much, 1.78 is not enough
example 2: 3/10.87 = 0.27599 is reasonable but 0.27598896 is too much , 0.28 is not enough
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Q2. I have single 12 V battery rated at 5 Ah, to achieve 48 V , 15 Ah, how many 12 V batteries do I need?
A2. We need 4 x 12 V batteries in series to achieve 48 V, that only gives us 48 V, 5 Ah (in series to increase voltage)
to get 48 V ,15 Ah we need 3 columns of 48 V, 5 Ah batteries. (in parallel to increase Ah)
total batteries required: 3 (columns) x 4 (batteries in each column) = 12
(if you are not convinced, draw on a piece of paper with all the series & parallel combinations, and count them!)
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Q3.
My group is kind of confused on question #6, I reviewed the notes already but still stuck on that. Can you help me explain more on question 6 ?
A3.
See if this example helps?
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Q4.
I wanted to ask if 44 is "in the ballpark" for question #6 but I may simply ask after class tomorrow. I have a good feeling about it!
A4.
I treat each assignment as a test. As an instructor, I won't tell you if your answer is correct or not during the test. However, you can compare notes with yourclassmate before you submit your final answers.
Solutions & feedback to the assignment will be provided after the due date.
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Solar Bike System Block Diagram (Sample Calculations)
For Hybrid class, we will have a Practice session on Solar Bike System Design Analysis, based on the System Block Diagram above.
For Hybrid class, we will have a Practice session on Solar Bike System Design Analysis, based on the System Block Diagram above.
A set of 7 questions will be asked on the white board, class members volunteer to write answers on the white board.
A set of 7 questions will be asked on the white board, class members volunteer to write answers on the white board.
Coach will go over solutions to each questions
Coach will go over solutions to each questions
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(Team of 2, submit only 1 team report, cc your teammate)
(Team of 2, submit only 1 team report, cc your teammate)
post 6/3, due 6/12
post 6/3, due 6/12
late: 6/13 12:01am - 6/14 11:59pm
late: 6/13 12:01am - 6/14 11:59pm
Game Over: after 6/14 11:59pm : 0 point
Game Over: after 6/14 11:59pm : 0 point
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(Optional Reading / No report required)
(Optional Reading / No report required)
Solar Energy
Solar Energy
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(Optional Reading / No report required)
(Optional Reading / No report required)
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Install MATLAB
Maricopa Community College District has acquired a Campus-Wide License to MATLAB, Simulink, and over 100 additional toolboxes. Students and faculty are covered by the Campus-Wide License and can install software on their home or laptop computers.
New MCCCD portal URL: https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/maricopa-community-college-system-31495938.html
Access instructions:
1. Go to Maricopa Community College System’s MATLAB Portal to download the software.
§ If you have MATLAB installed on your Maricopa owned devices, no installation changes are needed.
§ Existing Mathworks accounts will be transitioned from GCC's instance to MCCCDs instance before the GCC MATLAB account is retired.
2. Click “Sign in to get started” under the Get MATLAB and Simulink section.
3. If you have not done so already, you will be asked to create a MathWorks account. Once registered, you will be associated to our MATLAB license and will be able to:
§ Download and activate software on your personal computer
§ Start using MATLAB Online from a web browser
For additional training, please view free online courses that can also be found on Maricopa Community College System’s MATLAB Portal under “Learn to Use MATLAB and Simulink.”
If you have trouble installing MATLAB, go to the MATLAB Portal and click “Need Installation Help” to get support.
PLEASE NOTE:
For the other existing MATLAB portals within Maricopa Community Colleges (Mesa Community College, Chandler-Gilbert, Paradise Valley, and Glendale Community College): These portals will no longer be available by the end of the calendar year. There are notices on these portals referring existing users to Maricopa Community College’s portal listed above. Moving forward, all users should transition to using the portal above to access MATLAB after the end of the current Fall 2023 semester.
Once installed, to access MATLAB Online, use web browser: https://matlab.mathworks.com/
Table of Content (Click on the link above to see the assignments & Resources)
Table of Content
Assignment #4 / MATLAB #0/ Checking MATLAB (post 6/10, due 6/19)
Assignment #4 / MATLAB #0/ Checking MATLAB (post 6/10, due 6/19)
Assignment #5 / Solving Quadratic Equations (post 6/10, due 6/19)
Assignment #5 / Solving Quadratic Equations (post 6/10, due 6/19)
Assignment #6 / Solving 3 Equations 3 Unknowns (post 6/17, due 6/26)
Assignment #6 / Solving 3 Equations 3 Unknowns (post 6/17, due 6/26)
Assignment #7 / 4 Subplots (post 6/17, due 6/26)
Assignment #7 / 4 Subplots (post 6/17, due 6/26)
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System Block Diagram
System Block Diagram
Preparation: Down Load "Solar Bike Design" to your "Downloads" folder by clicking on the following link. After download, close SolarBikeSystemBlockDiagram.drawio window
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Common Q & A
Common Q & A
Q1. I was starting to do assignment 8 but I can’t open the preparations the we are supposed to download. I think it is because I have Mac. What could I do for this assignment if I can’t download the preparations?
Q1. I was starting to do assignment 8 but I can’t open the preparations the we are supposed to download. I think it is because I have Mac. What could I do for this assignment if I can’t download the preparations?
A1. Some students have issue with MAC running this app. If you uses MAC and get it to work, email me with instructions in PowerPoint and I will post it here to help our MAC users.(For your help, you earn 2 bonus points for Assignment #8 as a token of appreciation).
A1. Some students have issue with MAC running this app. If you uses MAC and get it to work, email me with instructions in PowerPoint and I will post it here to help our MAC users.(For your help, you earn 2 bonus points for Assignment #8 as a token of appreciation).
If you can not make it works, find a MAC utility that allows you to do the drawings.
If you can not make it works, find a MAC utility that allows you to do the drawings.
If you document the MAC procedures in a PowerPoint, I will give you 2 Bonus points & share it with other MAC users in our class.
If you document the MAC procedures in a PowerPoint, I will give you 2 Bonus points & share it with other MAC users in our class.
Let me know if you need more info.
Let me know if you need more info.
Assignment #8: Solar Bike System Block Diagram(link)
Assignment #8: Solar Bike System Block Diagram(link)
post 6/24, due 7/3
post 6/24, due 7/3
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click this link: https://app.diagrams.net/
select: open existing diagram
to open the "SolarBikeSystemBlockDiagram.drawio" downloaded earlier, do:
File > Open from > Device... > select the downloaded file :"SolarBikeSystemBlockDiagram.drawio"
click this link: https://app.diagrams.net/
select: open existing diagram
to open the "SolarBikeSystemBlockDiagram.drawio" downloaded earlier, do:
File > Open from > Device... > select the downloaded file :"SolarBikeSystemBlockDiagram.drawio"
Follow instructions in Assignment #8 / Solar Bike System Block Diagram
Follow instructions in Assignment #8 / Solar Bike System Block Diagram
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(optional) (additional practice) Target Shooter System Block Diagram
(optional) (additional practice) Target Shooter System Block Diagram
Report NOT required (for additional practice only)
Report NOT required (for additional practice only)
(optional) Create a system block diagram of Bullet Chamber Control from the following presentation:
Target Shooter Control(link)
(optional) Create a system block diagram of Bullet Chamber Control from the following presentation:
Target Shooter Control(link)
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Control Flow Chart
Control Flow Chart
Preparation
Preparation
Assignment #9: Create a Control Flow Chart(link)
Assignment #9: Create a Control Flow Chart(link)
post 6/24, due 7/3
post 6/24, due 7/3
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(optional) Additional Practices (NO report required)
(optional) Additional Practices (NO report required)
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Intro to A.I. / Machine Learning Resources (link)
Intro to A.I. / Machine Learning Resources (link)
Assignment #10 / A.I. (post 7/1, due 7/10)
(Click on the link above to see the assignments & Resources)
(Click on the link above to see the assignments & Resources)
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Warm Up for Final Project
Warm Up for Final Project
Assignment #11 / Practice Voice Over for Final Project (link)
Assignment #11 / Practice Voice Over for Final Project (link)
post 7/8 , due 7/17 11:59pm
post 7/8 , due 7/17 11:59pm
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(Instructions for Voice Over using PC Windows or MAC are included in the Assignment PowerPoint)
(Instructions for Voice Over using PC Windows or MAC are included in the Assignment PowerPoint)
(Note: This Voice Over Demo is a "Warm Up" for Game Development or Media Server project. It does NOT require any programming, you just play your favorite Game or Video & do voice over)
(Note: This Voice Over Demo is a "Warm Up" for Game Development or Media Server project. It does NOT require any programming, you just play your favorite Game or Video & do voice over)
Attention: If for any unknown reason, your PC system does NOT allow you to capture voice over, use your Cell Phone Camera to capture "Voice Over" Video
Attention: If for any unknown reason, your PC system does NOT allow you to capture voice over, use your Cell Phone Camera to capture "Voice Over" Video
Example of Anthony using cell phone for voice over:
Example of Anthony using cell phone for voice over:
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Common Q&A
Common Q&A
Q1. I don't really play video games, so what is a good option for "Voice over"?
Q1. I don't really play video games, so what is a good option for "Voice over"?
A1. This assignment is a warm up for your class projects. You have 2 options for class project:
A1. This assignment is a warm up for your class projects. You have 2 options for class project:
option a: game development
option a: game development
option b: media server.
option b: media server.
Since you are not a gamer, select option b: media server.
Since you are not a gamer, select option b: media server.
For this assignment, to warm up for the class project Media server, just play one of your favorite videos: either action or musical (No software or coding is required for this warm up), do a voice over to describe the video, length of voice over can be anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes.
For this assignment, to warm up for the class project Media server, just play one of your favorite videos: either action or musical (No software or coding is required for this warm up), do a voice over to describe the video, length of voice over can be anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes.
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Voice Over Demo Examples from your classmates:
Voice Over Demo Examples from your classmates:
Voice Over Demo/ Soccer (1:38) Shaheen Saroian / https://youtu.be/jJyKxGO7sNE
Voice Over Demo/ Dave The Diver (2:18) Brooke Macy / https://youtu.be/q3sj5K9TrpI
Voice Over Demo (2:10) Muktadir Kazi /https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLy8TP_86xw
FPS Demo (1:29) / Alexis Viniegra Puga / https://youtu.be/rGy-IiYpYnQ
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Final Project (Part 1 & Part 2)
Final Project (Part 1 & Part 2)
Select 1 option
Select 1 option
Final Project Option a: Game Development for Newbie using Unity (link)
Final Project Option a: Game Development for Newbie using Unity (link)
Final Project Option b: Media Server for Beginner using HTML & Java script (link)
Final Project Option b: Media Server for Beginner using HTML & Java script (link)
(click the links above for Resources & PowerPoint assignments)
(click the links above for Resources & PowerPoint assignments)
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Due dates
Assignment #12 / Part 1 post 7/8 due 7/17 11:59pm
Assignment #12 / Part 1 post 7/8 due 7/17 11:59pm
Assignment #13 / Part 2 post 7/15 , due 7/24 11:59pm
Assignment #13 / Part 2 post 7/15 , due 7/24 11:59pm
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Last Day of Class:
Last Day of Class:
7/27
7/27
Wind Energy
Wind Energy
The followings are for general knowledge, NO report is required
The followings are for general knowledge, NO report is required
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Solving Engineering Problem
Solving Engineering Problem
wed class start 4/29, Mon class (optional)
Case Study / Non Invasive Blood Sugar Measurement
Case Study / Non Invasive Blood Sugar Measurement
(Note: This section is for general knowledge, just enjoy the presentation, NO report is required)
(Note: This section is for general knowledge, just enjoy the presentation, NO report is required)
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(optional) Solar Energy (30 minutes)
(optional) Solar Energy (30 minutes)
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Tesla Solar Energy
Tesla Solar Energy
https://www.tesla.com/solarpanels
- See savings
- Technical specs of solar panels
- Technical specs of battery systems
- Get cost estimates
- Get a recommendation of panels and batteries for your home if you input an address
https://www.tesla.com/solarpanels
- See savings
- Technical specs of solar panels
- Technical specs of battery systems
- Get cost estimates
- Get a recommendation of panels and batteries for your home if you input an address
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(Optional) Local WiFi Media Server (link)
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Course Evaluation
Class time will be allocated for course evaluation at the end of semester:
Summer 2026 Engineering Student Course Evaluation (link)
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Last Assignment/ One Thing
Last Assignment/ One Thing
Post 7/15, Due 7/24 11:59pm
Post 7/15, Due 7/24 11:59pm
Game Over: after 7/26 11:59 pm : 0 point
Game Over: after 7/26 11:59 pm : 0 point
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Leisure Readings
Leisure Readings
(The following materials are for general knowledge, NO report is required)
(The following materials are for general knowledge, NO report is required)
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(600 km/h = 373 mph)(compared to speed of sound: 761 mph)
(600 km/h = 373 mph)(compared to speed of sound: 761 mph)
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(Optional) Android Controls PC using Bluetooth(link)
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Embedded Control / DeLorean
Embedded Control / DeLorean
(Featuring: Thea / CSC120 / Fall2019)
Jumbo Jet Engine Control
Jumbo Jet Engine Control
Infinity
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