Automoblox Modification
Introduction:
The automoblox project was meant to teach several things. Through this project, we are supposed to learn more about the design process, strengthen inventor skills, and learn a new concept called reverse-engineering. We made the radio system and the boat hull because we thought that a normal car wasn't good enough for kids to play with at the beach. Since we live near the ocean, we wanted kids to be able to play in the ocean and be able to listen to music.
Summarize:
Visual Analysis - Look at the object, inspect for any visible flaw, take note of the details and the visible parts, begin thinking about some possible flaws
Functional Analysis - Test the object, see how the object performs when you try to make it do something, take note of how it performs as well as any flaws it had functioning
Structural Analysis - Take the object apart, inspect what holds it together and how, take note of any flaws there might be such as it not staying together well
Functional Analysis - Test the object, see how the object performs when you try to make it do something, take note of how it performs as well as any flaws it had functioning
Structural Analysis - Take the object apart, inspect what holds it together and how, take note of any flaws there might be such as it not staying together well
Define a problem
GROUP NORMS:
work smarter, not harder
help your partner if struggling
work after school/on weekends if needed
stay focused
work together
work smarter, not harder
help your partner if struggling
work after school/on weekends if needed
stay focused
work together
Gantt Chart
Generate Concepts
Develop a Solution
Construct and Test Prototype
Evaluate Solution
I showed my solution to 2 people: Ms. Zienty and my mom. They both had mixed reaction, Ms. Z said she liked it but i'm pretty sure she was faking it because she sounded a little shaky when she said it. My mom on the other hand thought it was hilarious and said it was a great idea and that if it was real, kids would love it. All Ms. Z said was to touch up on a couple things on this presentation and my mom said i should make the boat more realistic like add a motor/propeller, rudder, and/or a sail.
Present Solution
Me and my partner Sam made 2 modifications to the Automoblox T9 truck. Same and i both like music and boats, so we made a boat hull that the car can sit in and a radio system so the person with the car can play in the water with music. Overall, i had a pretty good time on this project. I enjoyed this project probably the most because i didn't think it was as painstaking as other projects. Sam and i got to create something we wanted to and we could make anything so this project did seem a little more relaxing and enjoyable.
Making this, i strengthened my inventor skills and so did Sam. It was cool working with a partner because it took some of the stress off me knowing that i didn't have to do all of the work. We worked good as a team and actually ended up with a solution that was better than i expected. We arrived at this solution because we believed that a simple, quiet car wouldn't be satisfactory living around the ocean and bay. This allows kids to not only play with a car, but play with a car-boat that plays music.
When you change or enhance a design, you must think of several factors so the design doesn't get out of hand or not come out like you wanted to. You have to consider what to change without completely changing the design and how to make it more aesthetically pleasing. While brainstorming ideas and you new improvements it is also important to document everything you do. This is important just in case someone tries to take your idea or if you forget you can have some kind of proof. Sketching your ideas is also an important thing to do for many reasons. It can give you a visual representation of what it will look like and will give others an idea of what you are imagining. While brainstorming ideas and you new improvements it is also important to document everything you do. This is important just in case someone tries to take your idea or if you forget you can have some kind of proof.
Making this, i strengthened my inventor skills and so did Sam. It was cool working with a partner because it took some of the stress off me knowing that i didn't have to do all of the work. We worked good as a team and actually ended up with a solution that was better than i expected. We arrived at this solution because we believed that a simple, quiet car wouldn't be satisfactory living around the ocean and bay. This allows kids to not only play with a car, but play with a car-boat that plays music.
When you change or enhance a design, you must think of several factors so the design doesn't get out of hand or not come out like you wanted to. You have to consider what to change without completely changing the design and how to make it more aesthetically pleasing. While brainstorming ideas and you new improvements it is also important to document everything you do. This is important just in case someone tries to take your idea or if you forget you can have some kind of proof. Sketching your ideas is also an important thing to do for many reasons. It can give you a visual representation of what it will look like and will give others an idea of what you are imagining. While brainstorming ideas and you new improvements it is also important to document everything you do. This is important just in case someone tries to take your idea or if you forget you can have some kind of proof.