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Element K
Harsha Dantuluri
Element K
Harsha Dantuluri
Constructing a prototype:
When constructing a prototype, the main aspect was the coding. I was able to code
much of the logic in a language called C+. I did this through a program called
Ardiuno. Most of this software was implemented in into an INTEL Edison board. This
allowed for multiple sensors to be connected for data collection. The model I built to
test my product consisted of a glass house and a simulated furnace and vents.
Reflection:
As I was getting into this aspect, I became very worried of the time constraint. With
managing school and this I ended up only having about two months to construct
code. I also struggled with understanding the syntax of C+. These problems were
solved by the help of my dad. He was able to teach me C+ and also help me with
some of the more specific code that I had no idea how to do. When constructing the
model, I had a lot of fun wiring the temperature sensors and the solenoids.
Testing and Evaluating the Solution:
After creating the testable prototype, I had to test the product with design
specifications. Although, most of the testing was through a computer instead of
physical testing. I was able to run the program and put it through many situations
and just see if the program was going to fail. For example, one of the design
specifications was to see if the product was actually reliable. I tested this by running
the program over a 100 times and see if it actually worked perfectly.
Reflection:
When I was doing this final step, I enjoyed seeing my work end up fitting to all my
design specs. At the end of testing I found that most of my design specifications
could be tested. This was mainly because I was unable to finish my entire product. I
also found that when you test a computer science product, most of the testing is
mainly done through a computer. And that the feedback is shown by concrete data.
All in all, it was very fun to start at a brainstorming phase and end at an actual
working prototype. One of my favorite experiences.
AutoComfort
Element K
Harsha Dantuluri
AutoComfort
Element K
Harsha Dantuluri