Victor's Engineering Blog

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I have finished many steps of the design process. I would say I finished the background research  of the Define the Problem  step, because this week, we only did background research. Summary C lass this week was effective. We started and finished many things. For example, we  h ave to finished the new project, the Thermos Challenge. My group is me, Eduardo,  A bram, and  Preston. Before we brainstorming anything, we have to do background r esearch. On Monday, we were given a task to do the learn section. After we take notes,  i n a google doc. First, I watched about the differences between heat and temperature.  T hen, I watch how heat is transferred. I looked at different materials, polystyrene.  Y es, this is a good material, it keeps the water warmer. I did some thinking about it.  F or example, after watching and doing activities about heat and temperature, I was  a mazed. I started to brainstorm some ideas in my mind.

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I have finished many steps of the design process. I would say I finish the Communicate Final Design, because we have finished the trifold, for our project.  Summary This week we did some things to get our charity fair project done. In this class, Elective, we are supposed to do the charity fair poster. My group is me, Pierson and Ian. For the first few class periods, we were given a trifold. So we went to Ms. Link's room to get 1.5 meters of paper to cover up the trifold. We saw that there was nothing on the trifold, so finished up the math parts, instructable, title, info about our charity. On Wednesday, we printed out the things that we need on the trifold. On Thursday, we glued everything onto the trifold. It looked nice, we had the math parts on one side, the instructable on the other, and the image and title in the middle. As you can see, we did somethings to get our charity fair project done. Image/Links This is

Sound Amplification Project Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Image/Links: Our finished device Link to Manual:  https://docs.google.com/a/oakgrovesd.net/document/d/1ExTEDaXqIdBsOPZ7hHIS_zR0nLNrBYs_zjVFvatH8qc/edit?usp=sharing Summary At the beginning of the project, we assigned/chose our groups, which is me, Pierson, Abram, and Ben. Our task was to create a device that was portable and could amplify sound, in a room or party. In order to create a prototype, you need to have multiple ideas, just in case. We learned having many ideas was a good thing, because sometime you could be wrong and have more to come. Everything in the middle was the same, because we had to build a prototype. But after we tested, we learned that holes needed to covered up to prevent any loose sound from coming out.  Near the end, we had to make an ignite presentation. We learned that we had to do a maximum of 15 slides and have it advance every 15 seconds, which will be under 2 minutes. Instead, we made

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I have finished many of the steps, from Designing the Problem to Make and Test a Model. In those steps, we made sketches, design solutions, and started to create a prototype, of our amplifier. Now, since we know, we are starting to go on the step, Modify and Improve Design , which we are working to redesign our device. Summary This week we are continuing to work on the project, called  Sound Amplification . On Monday, everybody, including our group that include me, Pierson, Abram, and Ben, have continued to create our prototype. We have realized that we had holes, that would let out some sound when we project it, so we had to patch up as much holes as possible using hot glue. The next day was testing day. Everyone tested their prototype; because we patched up the holes, it turns out that our group had a device that amplified and increased the most decibels. On Wednesday, we were finding a way to redesign our device. Since there wer

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I  am on the step ' Background Research ' of the Define the Problem  step, and about to finish. In this step, I did some research about science of sound. I am about to finish background research science of amplification technology. After I'm finished, my next step is brainstorm. Summary This week we have started a new project, called Sound Amplification . At the beginning, we were assigned/moved seats, for new groups. My group is me, Ben, Abram, and Pierson. Mrs. Garcia introduced a new site, called Trello , which helps keep us organized with our work. It tells when things due, what things we have done, and what we need to do still. So, the first part of this project is background research. Our group had to do some research about Science of Sound and Science of Amplification of Technology. This all will help us learn more about, and help us with our presentation at the end. We have all documented our notes onto another

Reverse Engineering Project Blog : Victor Nguyen Image This is invisible ink. We used OUR flashlight, with homemade UV. It works. Summary As Mrs. Garcia had said, this project has been taking a while, and is getting boring. At the beginning of this project, my group was Abram, Frank, and Pierson. We chose the reverse engineer the flashlight, because it was simple. The steps of this project is, Proposal, Manual, Make It Better, Put It All Together, and presenting. When we were working on our proposal, we just hypothesized of how much it cost, did some light measurements of the flashlight, and said why we chose this item. In the manual, we actually did everything in depth, such as measurements, cost, and explanation. We decided to make it better, by making it UV. Before this, we even decided to present this for Student Exhibition Night, to appreciate Mrs. Garcia. But sooner later, we took too long on this project. Our group didn't mind, because it was a good project s

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I have just finished the 'fix problems' of the 'Modify and Improve Design' step. Now I am on the next step, which is the  'improve design' step. Summary This week, I tried to juggle different projects. The projects and assignments I was working on was the Reverse Engineering and the Simply Machines Project. On Monday, with the help of Frank, Pierson, and Abram, we turned in our manual of the flashlight. Then, the next 2 class periods, we did some finishing touches of the Simply Machines project. My project was the Automatic Fish Feeder. At a set time, a wire sets off the feeder to start. A trap is there to stop from too much food going out. Once I was done, I turned it in. Later Wednesday, it was Exhibition Night. My group presented our Flashlight Manual. Many people liked it. The next day, we tried to add some more changes, like turn the flashlight into a UV light, and it worked. This week, was a pretty

Weekly Blog 4: Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I have just finished the 'Brainstorm' in the Generating Possible Solutions. Now, we are 'Thumbnail Sketching' step.  Summary This week, we have done some things, probably the same as last week. Well on Monday, we had got started on our new project, Reverse Engineering. We chose our groups, its Abram, Frank, Pierson, and I. Then, we need to choose our item. We didn't really take long, so we simply decided, the Flashlight. The first step of the Reverse Engineering is our proposal, so started to write it. The proposal is down below. On Thursday, Mrs. Garcia wasn't here, so we had to watch a video and answer some questions. And now, it's Friday and it's Blog Day!!! Image Reverse Engineering Proposal

Engineering Design Loop Arrangement Project Blog Image Summary This week, I learned plenty of things. For example, I learned that there are 8 steps in the EDL and in the S&EP. The 8 different steps are Define the Problem, Research Problem, Develop Solutions, Best Solutions, Test Prototype, Redesign, and Communicate Results. Since Mrs. Garcia was out for a day, we didn't have any tech, so we watched a video and  learned  many things. For instance, I learned that there are some things/advances out there that are impossible but you can turn them possible. As you can see, this week, I  learned  plenty of things. Backward Looking I probably knew some things before this project. I knew some of the steps in the Science & Engineering Practice. So I knew some of this steps in this. Besides that, I didn't know much about this Engineering Design Loop. I found about these steps, because I used the website that Mrs. Garcia gave us. That website helped me under

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I have just finish, 'background research' in the Define the Problem step. Now I am starting to go 'brainstorming' in the Generate Possible Solutions step. Summary This week, I have done a few things. For the first two class period this week, I started working on the, 'Design the Loop - video reference page.' I have learned about the design process. There are many steps that you have to go through in designing your project. Then, for the next two class periods, we started to work on the 'Practices and Design the Loop Arrangement.' I learned and identified different variety of steps in the EDL. There are 8 different steps: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Using Models Conducting Investigations Analyzing Data Using Mathematics Conducting Explanations and Designing Solutions Arguing from Evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating informations. Images / Links  H

Project Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Image Summary For this hat project, I have learned many things. For instance, I have learned the main thing about electromechanical engineer. That main thing, is that they design and build electronic circuits, for video games, amusement parks, airplane circuits, etc. To become that engineer, you can study at mainly any university, but you need at least a Bachelor's degree, with 4 years or more in college. Electromechanical engineers have to work up to 40 hours a week and they get paid up to $120,000. Some companies have electromechanical engineers, like Texas Instruments, Intel, etc. Backward - looking Before I got assigned this subject, I didn't know much about this topic. I probably knew what an engineer is, but not an electromechanical engineer. For example, I knew engineers design and build different things. In the name, 'Electromechanical Engineer' is electro, so I thought this engineer design and build things that have to

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process This week, I have done some things. I have the, 'design criteria and goals' of the Define the Problem step. Now, I am currently on the 'thumbnail sketching' step of General Possible Solutions.  Summary I found out that electromechanical engineers design and build circuits. Their salary is up to an average of $120,000. They can study at different universities, like University of Alberta. They study for 4-6 or more. They work up to 40 hours a week. Some companies that have electromechanical engineers is Texas Instruments, etc. Hat Design https://docs.google.com/a/oakgrovesd.net/drawings/d/1Wveqhu2AVCyyVpuwnhUU3lM0cYrLBNhehQLlJgHV5Xs/edit?usp=sharing Links http://www.aboriginalaccess.ca/youth/types-of-engineering/electromechanical-systems = 10 https://www.sokanu.com/careers/electrical-engineer/salary/ = 9.5 - 10

Weekly Blog : Victor Nguyen 7A Design Process I am on the 'Define the Problem' step. For this week, I was assigned the topic, Electromechanical Systems.  Summary I learned that the category I fall in is electric. I use electronic circuits to control mechanical systems. Some manufacturers depend on electromechanical engineers for their processing. Some examples are using circuitry for video games and machines. Designing electronic devices for amusement parks. If you have the talent of problem solving, creativity, building things, making designs, making discoveries, and helping others, then you can be an electromechanical systems. As you can see, this is what I have done and learned throughout the week.  Links http://www.aboriginalaccess.ca/youth/types-of-engineering/electromechanical-systems = 10