P.S. Dateline for Journal Checking is 8th April 2010..
Guys and Gals,
I am sure you know what to focus on right now....
I need to reiterate...
Our dateline for the artifact and the first draft of journal is still 31 May 2010.
Your Planning and Monitoring is important. Do fill in your time chart and keep a regular update on your progress including the conversation details we had over the past few months.
Once term 3 commences, on the 3 periods lesson day, I can concentrate mostly on your presentation board which comprises the isometric presentation drawing, contextual drawing, working (orthographic drawing) and exploded drawing.
For the 2 period lesson, I can focus on your theory. I should be able to do a thorough revision before your O level in November.
Coming to your mid year, pls get your basic concept and knowledge right. Whatever you have been taught last year will be examined. Study your textbook and also the notes and worksheets I have given to you last year.
All the BEST....
P.S. Dateline for Journal Checking is 8th April 2010..
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
How to Develop? Part 3
Hey,
Consider quite a number of students who work on electronics. I am going to post some samples of how research of suitable electronics can lead to actual making of the circuit. Below are the pics sample in sequence.
Pic Sample 1: Research on the types of light output.
Pic Sample 2: Research on more light output.
Pic Sample 3: Choice of Light Output After Evaluation
Pic Sample 4: Testing of LEDs.
Pic Sample 5: Circuit Diagram and Wiring of Circuit.
Pic Sample 6: Mounting of Circuit Components.
Consider quite a number of students who work on electronics. I am going to post some samples of how research of suitable electronics can lead to actual making of the circuit. Below are the pics sample in sequence.
Pic Sample 1: Research on the types of light output.
Pic Sample 2: Research on more light output.
Pic Sample 3: Choice of Light Output After Evaluation
Pic Sample 4: Testing of LEDs.
Pic Sample 5: Circuit Diagram and Wiring of Circuit.
Pic Sample 6: Mounting of Circuit Components.
How to Develop? Part 2
Hey,
In your development, you can work to improve the shapes and forms of essential parts of your product like handle, grip, height, length, etc to improve on its ergonomics aspect.
Do a model on just the essential part like the grip or handle to have a feel of its comfort and ease when holding before finalising the sizing. Try out the model. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
In your development, you can work to improve the shapes and forms of essential parts of your product like handle, grip, height, length, etc to improve on its ergonomics aspect.
Do a model on just the essential part like the grip or handle to have a feel of its comfort and ease when holding before finalising the sizing. Try out the model. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
More to Come....
Thursday, April 1, 2010
How To Develop? Part 1
Pls refer to the blog post on WHAT to develop first.
http://dnt-thoughts.blogspot.com/2010/03/development-what-you-should-be-doing.html
I won't be going through every parts detailed detailed in the earlier post on 'what you should be doing for development'.
Put it simply, u develop starts from the final idea and it usually starts with
(1) improving, modifying shapes and forms to make it more ergonomic, aesthetics and functional. (MUS TIE IN WITH DESIGN SPECS). Usually, we consider the different parts of the final design to improve rather than the whole design.
(2) research into the right types of material, evaluate and make a decision on the material you want to use WITH JUSTIFICATION. Again, tie in with DESIGN SPECS.
(3) Research, evaluate and make decisions on technologies for your design to make it more functional and purposeful.
Below is a sample of research into various switches for the input process.
Another sample of technology segment touches on the choice of mechanisms for a toy project.
To know more in detail click on the link. http://www.technologystudent.com/despro2/mech1.htm
(4) Work on the dimension and sizing of your project.
For instance, take human body measurement to decide on the height of a walking toy, the length of the handle and size of the handle grip. See the Pics Below.
You may use maths concept to work out the dimension required. Make a model or mock up to gauge the sizing
You can use similar product research and comparision to roughly guage the size, technology, materials and colour for your idea. For more click here: Similar product comparison: http://www.technologystudent.com/despro2/prod_cp1.html
Make a model to help in making sure your design is going to work or need more modification. It also helps in deciding on the actual sizing. For more click here. Making of model for evaluation: http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/model1.htm and http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/modmak1.html.
Ask potential user to feedback and evaluate on your model for improvement or refinement.
Click here: http://www.technologystudent.com/despro2/focgrp1.html
http://dnt-thoughts.blogspot.com/2010/03/development-what-you-should-be-doing.html
I won't be going through every parts detailed detailed in the earlier post on 'what you should be doing for development'.
Put it simply, u develop starts from the final idea and it usually starts with
(1) improving, modifying shapes and forms to make it more ergonomic, aesthetics and functional. (MUS TIE IN WITH DESIGN SPECS). Usually, we consider the different parts of the final design to improve rather than the whole design.
(2) research into the right types of material, evaluate and make a decision on the material you want to use WITH JUSTIFICATION. Again, tie in with DESIGN SPECS.
(3) Research, evaluate and make decisions on technologies for your design to make it more functional and purposeful.
Below is a sample of research into various switches for the input process.
Another sample of technology segment touches on the choice of mechanisms for a toy project.
To know more in detail click on the link. http://www.technologystudent.com/despro2/mech1.htm
(4) Work on the dimension and sizing of your project.
For instance, take human body measurement to decide on the height of a walking toy, the length of the handle and size of the handle grip. See the Pics Below.
You may use maths concept to work out the dimension required. Make a model or mock up to gauge the sizing
You can use similar product research and comparision to roughly guage the size, technology, materials and colour for your idea. For more click here: Similar product comparison: http://www.technologystudent.com/despro2/prod_cp1.html
Make a model to help in making sure your design is going to work or need more modification. It also helps in deciding on the actual sizing. For more click here. Making of model for evaluation: http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/model1.htm and http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/modmak1.html.
Ask potential user to feedback and evaluate on your model for improvement or refinement.
Click here: http://www.technologystudent.com/despro2/focgrp1.html
Hand Up Journal for School Checking
Guys and gals,
School is conducting a check on your journal progress. All of you need to hand up this coming Tuesday, 6th April.
Do complete your journal up till development. Look at the development blog post for more information on what is to be included.
I will follow up with some samples on development.
I understand some of you still have bits and pieces yet to complete.
Do complete whatever you are supposed to do, be it pasting of relevant photos, consolidating of research data, etc. PLEASE FINISH THEM BEFORE 6th APRIL...
DO MAKE USE OF THIS LONG WEEKEND TO FINISH UP ESPECIALLY YOUR
1) PLANNING & MONITORING SECTION
2) PROBLEM SITUATION DESCRIPTION, BRIEF,SPECIFICATIONS
3) WHATEVER RELEVANT RESEARCH (PRODUCT RESEARCH, TARGET USER RESEARCH, HUMAN BODY MEASUREMENT RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY REESEARCH, ETC)
4) 5 GOOD IDEAS WITH EXCELLENT AND THOROUGH MORPHING AND THINKING THROUGH PROCESS.. MUZ TIE IN WITH DESIGN SPECS.EVALUATION ON YOUR DESIGN MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO SELECT YOUR FINAL IDEAS.
5) DEVELOPMENT
SEE YA...
School is conducting a check on your journal progress. All of you need to hand up this coming Tuesday, 6th April.
Do complete your journal up till development. Look at the development blog post for more information on what is to be included.
I will follow up with some samples on development.
I understand some of you still have bits and pieces yet to complete.
Do complete whatever you are supposed to do, be it pasting of relevant photos, consolidating of research data, etc. PLEASE FINISH THEM BEFORE 6th APRIL...
DO MAKE USE OF THIS LONG WEEKEND TO FINISH UP ESPECIALLY YOUR
1) PLANNING & MONITORING SECTION
2) PROBLEM SITUATION DESCRIPTION, BRIEF,SPECIFICATIONS
3) WHATEVER RELEVANT RESEARCH (PRODUCT RESEARCH, TARGET USER RESEARCH, HUMAN BODY MEASUREMENT RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY REESEARCH, ETC)
4) 5 GOOD IDEAS WITH EXCELLENT AND THOROUGH MORPHING AND THINKING THROUGH PROCESS.. MUZ TIE IN WITH DESIGN SPECS.EVALUATION ON YOUR DESIGN MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO SELECT YOUR FINAL IDEAS.
5) DEVELOPMENT
SEE YA...
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