The Task
This page combines design steps 6, 7, and 8, the last design steps of the Capstone Project. All of them involved different tasks. First, we had to build a 3D functional model of our product in Onshape in order to help us visualize the product. We also had to create a 2D blueprint based on the same model. We also continued working on the website for our product on Weebly in order to improve our outreach. The main portion of steps 6 and 7 was the prototype performance testing document, which will be explained more later. There were additional Tinkercad tutorials and we were introduced to the Arduino. Lastly, the final portions of the project were creating the final presentation and document, reporting the whole project. This page will cover all of this material.
3D Models and Blueprints
The four images below were made in Onshape. The top left image is the old model, and the top right image is the polished and improved model. The top right image is the final model. The bottom left image is what the circuit would more or less look like in the produce. While the scale is a bit off, the point is the circuit fits very nicely. The bottom right image is the 2D blueprint modeled from the 3D model. Emma labeled the different components. All these images mix together to create the JEDD 2021.0.
Editor's Note: Onshape is now green.
Editor's Note: Onshape is now green.
Ampliteam Website, Tinkercad, and Arduino
In addition to the models and documents, we had to create a website to help advertise our product. The website is now finished at the time of writing! The website has a few pages, including a meet the team page and a financial report.
We continued our education with Tinkercad and learned more about circuits and breadboards. These were pretty easy for me since my work for the project was much more advanced than the tutorials. The Arduino tutorials were also easy since I had a lot of previous experience from a certain Pink Floyd project. |
Business Card and Technical Poster
The top two images are the front and back side of our business card. There is nothing too special to note about it besides the futuristic color scheme.
The picture above is our technical poster. It covers the circuit and the lab results and connects it with the broader project. The point of the poster is to provide a concise analysis of the technical components of the JEDD 2021.0.
Prototype Performance Test Report
The prototype performance test report covers the functionality of the product. We tested both the preamp and EQ components of the circuit, as well as the rotation of the preamp and EQ knobs on the 3D model. More details are in the document below.
Final Design Report
The final design report covers the entire project in a formal and organized document. The team's months of work culminated into this document. In addition to this formal write-up, we created a Google Slides presentation to present the information orally.
Ampliteam Final Presentation
This presentation includes all of the CAPSTONE content into one Google Slides. From the alternate designs to the lab report, all the content is here.
The three videos are all part of the final presentation video. The first video is a recording of our team giving the presentation on Zoom. The second video is a recording of me simulating the circuit and 3D model (recorded with OBS). The final video is a commercial we made for the product. We used footage of the Ford Mustangs performing to represent amateur musicians. Overall, all three videos were a great success that added to the quality of the overall project.
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Reflection
Design steps 6, 7, and 8 were the last design steps of the entire project. The CAPSTONE Project is finished and the JEDD 2021.0 is finalized. Over the course of this project, I grew significantly. From my circuit knowledge do my general determination, I have become a better student, a more passionate musician, and more experienced scientist. One of my strengths was my fundamental understanding of the product as a whole. From its conception, I worked closely to build the most efficient product possible. From its outer dimensions to inner signal flow, most of the product was designed by me. I created the circuit and the model. This taught me a lot about Tinkercad, Onshape, and circuitry, skills I will continue to use in the future. Another strength was my determination. Every time a road bump appeared in the road, I always kept pushing forward. The dozens of failed trials with the circuit truly challenged my resolve, but I stuck to the goal and managed to build something grand. The final product is something I am extremely proud of and will forever hold close.
There is always room to grow, however. One weakness was taking on too much work. While I did accomplish all my tasks on time, my barely communicated with my team about the development of the circuit. As a result, I feel as if there was an imbalance of understanding when it came to the product. It also stressed me out beyond belief. If I shared the burden with others, I would've performed better. This weakness is disappointing because I had a similar issue in the Engineering Redesign Project. Another weakness was my sleep cycle. I lost a lot of sleep from this project and took a toll on my mental health. However, the stress and pressure was worth it when you look at the full design.
The Capstone Project is the final project I will ever do in my STEM career. It is my proudest accomplishment. I am so happy that it turned out to be successful. Maybe in the future this product can be lucrative, but right now it is too early to tell. COVID-19 challenged Ampliteam, and we conquered the challenge.
I will reflect more about my overall experience in the San Marin STEM Program here.
There is always room to grow, however. One weakness was taking on too much work. While I did accomplish all my tasks on time, my barely communicated with my team about the development of the circuit. As a result, I feel as if there was an imbalance of understanding when it came to the product. It also stressed me out beyond belief. If I shared the burden with others, I would've performed better. This weakness is disappointing because I had a similar issue in the Engineering Redesign Project. Another weakness was my sleep cycle. I lost a lot of sleep from this project and took a toll on my mental health. However, the stress and pressure was worth it when you look at the full design.
The Capstone Project is the final project I will ever do in my STEM career. It is my proudest accomplishment. I am so happy that it turned out to be successful. Maybe in the future this product can be lucrative, but right now it is too early to tell. COVID-19 challenged Ampliteam, and we conquered the challenge.
I will reflect more about my overall experience in the San Marin STEM Program here.