March 10

The Engineering Design Process Part 2: The Sound of Brightness

It is always good to reach higher, and to try to improve things. The same idea can also be applied to your creations, and the idea has been applied for Jason and I’s. After we looked at the yet-to-be-named device’s concept, and a rough generalization of the required coding, a small amount of potential flaws were discovered.

One potential flaw within our contraption is the speaker itself, the volume might be too loud and damage the listeners’s ears, or the volume might be too quiet to heard (making the device useless). After discovering this, Jason and I will make sure to test the device’s volume often during development. This will ensure that the device will function as intended and not do more harm than good. After gluing together this potential crack in the egg, another problem was found.

Technology is amazing when it functions, and that is the problem. If the parts of the machine do not function, then the machine will not function. While Jason and I were having a discussion about our device, the question of whether the parts would function or not came up. Although Microbits are generally reliable, they are not foolproof, and we recognize that. If our machine does not function even after the code has been fixed, then we might have to request for new equipment. Even if the chances of a broken part are low, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Now that these problems have been addressed, Jason and I are confident that our device will preform the best that it can. We are also excited to be able to help more people, and to ensure that their daily lives are better than they are now.

 

 

March 8

The Engineering Design Process Part 1: The Sound of Brightness

Teenagers today are constantly spending time on their various devices, which means that their eyes are also spending more time around brighter lights. Because of their daily expose to these lights, they might not know if their general surroundings are too bright for their health and well-being. This is a problem because long term exposure to bright lights could cause permanent damage to teenagers’ eyes and health, which could potentially affect their future careers.

The health of the future generations is extremely important, which is why a solution is needed. My partner Jason and I have created a solution to the potential bright lights that are affecting teenagers today. Incorporating the Mircobit and its various properties, the first concept of the yet-to-be-named light detecting device was conceived. The device will detect light levels within a room, and if the area is too bright, a sound will play to hopefully notify teenagers and have them take the appropriate measures to make sure their health is not damaged.

No design if perfect however, so there may still be some undetected flaws within the idea. The purpose of this device is to help people, and the less flaws it has, the more efficient it will be. My partner Jason and I have yet to test out the device physically, so brainstorming is required to perfect the idea and then actually bring it to life. We hope we can create this device to help not just teenagers, but also adults, to keep their eyes in prime condition.