Group Assignment:
- send a message between two projects
- Document your work to the group work page and reflect on your individual page what you learned
Individual Assignment:
- design, build and connect wired or wireless node(s) with network or bus addresses and a local input and/or output devices
Have you answered these questions?
- Linked to the group assignment page ✅
- Documented your project and what you have learned from implementing networking and/or communication protocols. ✅
- Explained the programming process(es) you used. ✅
- Ensured and documented that your addressing for boards works. ✅
- Outlined problems and how you fixed them. ✅
- Included design files (or linked to where they are located if you are using a board you have designed and fabricated earlier) and original source code. ✅
- Included a ‘hero shot’ of your network and/or communications setup. ✅
Group Assignment
- send a message between two projects
- Document your work to the group work page and reflect on your individual page what you learned
Teamwork
During the group project meeting, I had the opportunity to collaborate with my classmate Evelyn, with whom we discussed various measurement concepts. I was also able to explain in more detail how these measuring instruments work, such as the multimeter, which measures various electrical properties, such as voltage, current, and resistance, while a power meter measures the energy consumption of a device or system. The multimeter is a general tool for electrical testing, while the power meter focuses on analyzing energy usage.
With the knowledge acquired, I was able to better understand the use of the instruments and their applications.
Reflections
- What I learned during the group assignment is that it's essential to measure the energy consumption of an output device. In my case, I measured the consumption of a motor, and this allowed me to understand that it's not just about knowing how much energy it uses, but also about analyzing how the system behaves under different operating conditions. By observing consumption at different times, I learned to identify when the motor is working harder, when it's most efficient, and how this can affect the system's overall performance. This experience helped me realize the importance of designing systems that are not only functional, but also efficient and sustainable.
- This experience also made me reflect on the importance of measuring to improve. By understanding the motor's energy consumption, I not only understood its behavior but also considered how to optimize its use in real-world projects. I chose this test because it's part of my final project, which involves designing a security robot. Furthermore, knowing how much energy is required under different conditions allows for better decisions when designing more efficient, durable, and sustainable systems. This is a key step if we want to develop responsible technology adapted to the needs of the environment.
