Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Senior Project Reflection
(1) Positive Statement
I am most proud of what I learned during my service learning. I learned a lot about what an electronic engineer does and also gained valuable work experience.
(2) Questions to Consider
A. A "P" because I think I did everything that was required in the contract.
B. A "P" overall because even though some assignments were turned it late I did all that was required and didn't do anything less than what the assignments required.
(3) what worked for me during my senior project was being able to complete all my assignments and working 110 hours with something having to do with my senior project.
(4) What didn’t work for me was turning in some assignments late but I was still ablest complete them.
(5) Finding Value
The senior project has helped me in my endeavors by actually requiring to find information on the job I want to go into. I was also able to get work experience and an inside look as to what electronic engineers do. Without out this project I don't know if I would of actually taken the time to research more into the career I want to go into.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Helping 2013
Rene Lacad
5/10/2012 12:38 PM
(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?
Martial arts, Karate, hip-hop dance. experience with karate and hip-hop
(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?
Teach karate
(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?
Doesn't really expect anything just how to do it.
5/10/2012 12:38 PM
(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?
Martial arts, Karate, hip-hop dance. experience with karate and hip-hop
(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?
Teach karate
(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?
Doesn't really expect anything just how to do it.
(4) What questions do they have about senior project? What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project? .
What is the hardest component?
I recommended that since he is thinking about doing it on karate or hip-hop dance, that he can complete his 2-hour by teaching the moves of some sort.
What is the hardest component?
When do you prepare for the 2-hour?
I recommended that since he is thinking about doing it on karate or hip-hop dance, that he can complete his 2-hour by teaching the moves of some sort.
Service Learning
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1. Log on blog. during my service learning i programmed gps units, packaged, and unpackaged them and also troubleshooted them.
2. Tony Rangel (1.866.357.2736)
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The most important thing i gained form this experience is getting an inside look at the job of an electronic engineer, because this is what helped me out with my senior topic.
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My service learning helped me answer my EQ because during my time there I listened to conversations about what's wrong with their gps units and how to better improve them.
1. Log on blog. during my service learning i programmed gps units, packaged, and unpackaged them and also troubleshooted them.
2. Tony Rangel (1.866.357.2736)
I
The most important thing i gained form this experience is getting an inside look at the job of an electronic engineer, because this is what helped me out with my senior topic.
A
My service learning helped me answer my EQ because during my time there I listened to conversations about what's wrong with their gps units and how to better improve them.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Independent Component 2
Log
Literal
(a) I, Robert Ortega, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
(b) I have completed 30 hours of work that includes programming GPS units and testing them in order to be shipped off to customers.
Interpretive
My independent component demonstrates 30 hours of work because it has helped me learned different skills and how to work in a job environment.
Applied
My independent component 2 helped me with my EQ by giving me insight to what an electronic engineer must do. By testing their products they are ensuring the quality of their products along with the knowledge they know in the specific field they are in. I also noticed how the company is always looking for ways to improve their products.
Literal
(a) I, Robert Ortega, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
(b) I have completed 30 hours of work that includes programming GPS units and testing them in order to be shipped off to customers.
Interpretive
My independent component demonstrates 30 hours of work because it has helped me learned different skills and how to work in a job environment.
Applied
My independent component 2 helped me with my EQ by giving me insight to what an electronic engineer must do. By testing their products they are ensuring the quality of their products along with the knowledge they know in the specific field they are in. I also noticed how the company is always looking for ways to improve their products.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Answer #3
- What is most important to being a successful electronic engineer?
- Prevention of electrocution and hazardous materials.
Evidence
- Engineers work with electronics, which use electricity in order to complete another function such as lighting up a room.
- Parts of electronic devices are soldered together with lead that creates hazardous fumes and bubbles that can pop and splatter.
- A jolt of electricity can cause severeburns that can prove fatal.
Sources
- Tony Rangel
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Electronics for Dummies
Room Creativity
1. I plan to address the room creativity expectations by putting posters around the room with my eq and place electronic devices around the room.
2. 3 activities I have are a demonstration of how electricity can cause harm, show an innovation my uncle has made, and a matching game.
2. 3 activities I have are a demonstration of how electricity can cause harm, show an innovation my uncle has made, and a matching game.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Research check 15
- resistors aren't always the exact value you want it to be so sometimes you have to combine resistors.
- If you know that a light bulb has a certain amount of resistance and you place a resistor in series with the light bulb to limit the current, you'll need to know that the total resistance of the two components before you can calculate the current passing through them.
- when you connect two or more resistors in series, you must connect them end to end, so that the current passes sequentially through each resistor.
- To find the total resistance you simply have to add the resistor values. EX. 22Ω+33Ω = 55Ω
- When adding the resistor values you must also be careful with the values. EX. 22kΩ+33Ω= 22,033Ω
- When you combine to resistors in parallel, you connect both sets of end together so each resistor has the same voltage.
- When you do that you provide two different paths for current to flow.
- The reason for creating a parallel is to decrease the overall resistance.
- Soldering is the method you use to make semi-permanent connections between components as you build a circuit.
- When soldering you use solder and a soldering iron to create a solder joint which provides a conductive physical joint.
- The lead content in 60/40 rosin core solder may pose a health hazard if not handled correctly.
-A multimeter measures AC and DC voltages, resistance, and current when you want to explore whats going on in the circuit.
- If you don't keep the circuitry, components, and other parts of your electronics clean, they may not operate as they should be.
-Anti-static wrist straps prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive electronic components.
-Safety glasses are needed to protect your eyes from flying pieces of wire, sputtering solder, and possible exploding electronic parts.
- Burns and other mishaps may occur when working with electronics so a first aid kit nearby is recommended.
- If you know that a light bulb has a certain amount of resistance and you place a resistor in series with the light bulb to limit the current, you'll need to know that the total resistance of the two components before you can calculate the current passing through them.
- when you connect two or more resistors in series, you must connect them end to end, so that the current passes sequentially through each resistor.
- To find the total resistance you simply have to add the resistor values. EX. 22Ω+33Ω = 55Ω
- When adding the resistor values you must also be careful with the values. EX. 22kΩ+33Ω= 22,033Ω
- When you combine to resistors in parallel, you connect both sets of end together so each resistor has the same voltage.
- When you do that you provide two different paths for current to flow.
- The reason for creating a parallel is to decrease the overall resistance.
- Soldering is the method you use to make semi-permanent connections between components as you build a circuit.
- When soldering you use solder and a soldering iron to create a solder joint which provides a conductive physical joint.
- The lead content in 60/40 rosin core solder may pose a health hazard if not handled correctly.
-A multimeter measures AC and DC voltages, resistance, and current when you want to explore whats going on in the circuit.
- If you don't keep the circuitry, components, and other parts of your electronics clean, they may not operate as they should be.
-Anti-static wrist straps prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive electronic components.
-Safety glasses are needed to protect your eyes from flying pieces of wire, sputtering solder, and possible exploding electronic parts.
- Burns and other mishaps may occur when working with electronics so a first aid kit nearby is recommended.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Research Check 14
- Resistance in electronics is a lot like friction in mechanical systems; it puts a stop on electrons as they move through materials.
- resistors are components that control amounts of resistance for electronic circuits.
- resistance is a measure of an object's opposition to the flow of electrons.
- resistance makes it possible to generate heat and light, restrict the flow of electric current, and ensures that the correct voltage is supplied to the device.
- resistance depends on several factors like material, cross-sectional area,length, and temperature.
- "R" is used to represent resistance in an electronic circuit.
- resistance is measured in ohms.
- kilohms is thousands of ohms and megohms is millions of ohms.
- LEDs eat up current and drain as much as they can, but can burn themselves out if they draw too much current and a resistor limits the amount of current sent to the LED.
- resistors also protect sensitive components such as a transistor.
- resistors come in two basic functions, fixed and variable.
- a fixed resistor supplies a constant, factory determined resistance.
- the actual resistance of a fixed resistor may vary up or down.(ex: a 1,000 ohm resistor with a 5% tolerance could range from 950-1050 ohms)
- high precision resistors come within a 1% of their nominal value.
- standard precision resistors can vary from 2% to 20% of their nominal values.
- a variable resistor also known as a potentiometer allows you to continually adjust the resistance from zero ohms to factory determined maximum value.
- resistors are components that control amounts of resistance for electronic circuits.
- resistance is a measure of an object's opposition to the flow of electrons.
- resistance makes it possible to generate heat and light, restrict the flow of electric current, and ensures that the correct voltage is supplied to the device.
- resistance depends on several factors like material, cross-sectional area,length, and temperature.
- "R" is used to represent resistance in an electronic circuit.
- resistance is measured in ohms.
- kilohms is thousands of ohms and megohms is millions of ohms.
- LEDs eat up current and drain as much as they can, but can burn themselves out if they draw too much current and a resistor limits the amount of current sent to the LED.
- resistors also protect sensitive components such as a transistor.
- resistors come in two basic functions, fixed and variable.
- a fixed resistor supplies a constant, factory determined resistance.
- the actual resistance of a fixed resistor may vary up or down.(ex: a 1,000 ohm resistor with a 5% tolerance could range from 950-1050 ohms)
- high precision resistors come within a 1% of their nominal value.
- standard precision resistors can vary from 2% to 20% of their nominal values.
- a variable resistor also known as a potentiometer allows you to continually adjust the resistance from zero ohms to factory determined maximum value.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Research Check 13
- electron flow can be induced by moving a wire near a magnet and is called electromagnetic induction.
- alternating current is constantly changing and it's strength cannot be described with a single number.
- a common way in which to describe the variations is to look at a waveform or the pattern of the current over time.
- instantaneous current is the strength of the current at a single point in time.
- peak current is the magnitude of the current at its highest and lowest points.
- when the change in electron flow makes a complete loop it is called a cycle.
- the number of cycles per second in ac is known as frequency and is measured in hertz.
- AC is usually generated at 13,800 volts and then stepped up for transmission across long distances.
- when it reaches its destination, it is stepped down to 240 volts or 120 volts for distribution to homes and businesses.
- heaters, lamps, hair dryers, and electric razors are some electrical devices that use 120 volts AC directly.
- clothes dryers use 240 volts AC directly from a special wall outlet.
- many electronic devices like laptops require a steady DC supply.
- if you're using AC to supply power an AC-to-DC adapter is required to convert the AC power to DC power.
- solar cells produce a small voltage when you shine light on them.
- the voltage of solar cells is constant no matter how much light you shine on them.
- conventional current is the flow of a positive charge from positive to negative voltage and is just the reverse of real electron flow.
- In AC current the current is constantly reversing direction.
- a light bulb converts electrical energy into heat energy.
- voltage is sometimes called voltage drop, potential difference, or potential drop.
- a fundamental law of physics is that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change form.
- alternating current is constantly changing and it's strength cannot be described with a single number.
- a common way in which to describe the variations is to look at a waveform or the pattern of the current over time.
- instantaneous current is the strength of the current at a single point in time.
- peak current is the magnitude of the current at its highest and lowest points.
- when the change in electron flow makes a complete loop it is called a cycle.
- the number of cycles per second in ac is known as frequency and is measured in hertz.
- AC is usually generated at 13,800 volts and then stepped up for transmission across long distances.
- when it reaches its destination, it is stepped down to 240 volts or 120 volts for distribution to homes and businesses.
- heaters, lamps, hair dryers, and electric razors are some electrical devices that use 120 volts AC directly.
- clothes dryers use 240 volts AC directly from a special wall outlet.
- many electronic devices like laptops require a steady DC supply.
- if you're using AC to supply power an AC-to-DC adapter is required to convert the AC power to DC power.
- solar cells produce a small voltage when you shine light on them.
- the voltage of solar cells is constant no matter how much light you shine on them.
- conventional current is the flow of a positive charge from positive to negative voltage and is just the reverse of real electron flow.
- In AC current the current is constantly reversing direction.
- a light bulb converts electrical energy into heat energy.
- voltage is sometimes called voltage drop, potential difference, or potential drop.
- a fundamental law of physics is that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change form.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Answer 2
I plan on addressing my EQ at the beginning and then stating one of my answers, which is adapting to new technologies. I will provide 3 examples/facts along with my sources.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Product
My product as of March is learning about a sries of fields an electronic enigneer can go into. I didn't know the different jobs an electronic engineer can do but thanks to my interview with my uncle Tony, I learned about the fields an electronic engineer can work in. I was also able to learn about what the differnet fields do in my research, for example a telecommunication worker is an electronic engineer that provides service for telephone, internet, and cable.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Fourth Interview Questions
1. What is most important to becoming a successful electronic engineer?
2. How has innovation affected society?
3. What is important when innovating a new product?
4. What kind of fields can an electronic engineer specialize in?
5. How has specialization helped you?
6. How has new technology affected electronic engineers?
7. When adapting to new technology what is most important?
8. How has your experience as an electronic engineer help you in your career?
9. How does the principles of science and mathematics apply to your everyday tasks?
10.Is there a need for graduates to actually have experience under their belt in order to help them in their career?
11. What does an average day in your life as an engineer consist of?
12. What is the most important accomplishment you have made in your career as an engineer?
13. What do you think is going to be the most important challenge for engineers in the future?
14. If a person where to pursue a career in this field, what characteristics do you think he/she should have?
15. Do consumers affect engineers?
16. Is there a need for engineers to further their education?
17.What sort of people or organization must you work with?
18.What is the hardest part of electronic engineering?
19. What is the biggest issue in this field today?
20. What led you to pursue a career in this field?
2. How has innovation affected society?
3. What is important when innovating a new product?
4. What kind of fields can an electronic engineer specialize in?
5. How has specialization helped you?
6. How has new technology affected electronic engineers?
7. When adapting to new technology what is most important?
8. How has your experience as an electronic engineer help you in your career?
9. How does the principles of science and mathematics apply to your everyday tasks?
10.Is there a need for graduates to actually have experience under their belt in order to help them in their career?
11. What does an average day in your life as an engineer consist of?
12. What is the most important accomplishment you have made in your career as an engineer?
13. What do you think is going to be the most important challenge for engineers in the future?
14. If a person where to pursue a career in this field, what characteristics do you think he/she should have?
15. Do consumers affect engineers?
16. Is there a need for engineers to further their education?
17.What sort of people or organization must you work with?
18.What is the hardest part of electronic engineering?
19. What is the biggest issue in this field today?
20. What led you to pursue a career in this field?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Independent Component 2 Plan Approval
1. I plan on working 30 more hours at my service learning, Star Sensor Technology.
2. My plan to meet the 30 hour requirement is to work 6 hours a week for 5 weeks, Monday-Wednesday.
3. My independent component relates to my EQ by giving me first hand experience of working for an elecronic engineer and how he continues to expand his company.
2. My plan to meet the 30 hour requirement is to work 6 hours a week for 5 weeks, Monday-Wednesday.
3. My independent component relates to my EQ by giving me first hand experience of working for an elecronic engineer and how he continues to expand his company.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Independent Component 1
Calendar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmMnLjO8bY4PdHcwUl9oLXFBNUdvdkxqSWNvbUVGT3c
Evidence: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1zr4Wg-zxZWuDnQXp5dc_rPJqALrcYJwp-8KefhQ3w/edit
Literal: I Robert Ortega, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
I have completed 32 hours of working at Star Sensor Technology.
Interpretive: I have learned how to solder wires and parts together during my time at the comapny. I have aslo learned how to program gps devices in order for them to work properly. I also helped in the shipment and unpackaging of the product during my time there.
Applied: My independent component heled me answer my EQ by giving me first hand experience of how to manage a product. There was a shipment of bad gps units with a bad firmware which didn't work properly and I had to reprogram them in order to install an older version of the firmware in order for the device to work. A successful electronic engineer would have to know how to deal with a problem with the device if it should malfunction.
Evidence: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1zr4Wg-zxZWuDnQXp5dc_rPJqALrcYJwp-8KefhQ3w/edit
Literal: I Robert Ortega, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
I have completed 32 hours of working at Star Sensor Technology.
Interpretive: I have learned how to solder wires and parts together during my time at the comapny. I have aslo learned how to program gps devices in order for them to work properly. I also helped in the shipment and unpackaging of the product during my time there.
Applied: My independent component heled me answer my EQ by giving me first hand experience of how to manage a product. There was a shipment of bad gps units with a bad firmware which didn't work properly and I had to reprogram them in order to install an older version of the firmware in order for the device to work. A successful electronic engineer would have to know how to deal with a problem with the device if it should malfunction.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Answer 1
1. My answer to my EQ is having patience when working with electronic equipment.
2.If you don't have patience when working with electronic equipment you can endanger yourself by making a mistake and possibly electrocute yourself. Also if you rush into things when constructing a component you may damage the component.
3. I found these answers from a book i had called "Electronic Projects for Dummies" and my first interview with Tony Rangel, Co-owner of Star Sensor Technology.
2.If you don't have patience when working with electronic equipment you can endanger yourself by making a mistake and possibly electrocute yourself. Also if you rush into things when constructing a component you may damage the component.
3. I found these answers from a book i had called "Electronic Projects for Dummies" and my first interview with Tony Rangel, Co-owner of Star Sensor Technology.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Service Learning
1. I am working at my uncle's company, Star Sensor Technology, for my service learning.
2.My contact is Tony Rangel
3. I have downgraded gps unit firmwares and done a factory restart on them. I have also helped helped in the shipping of the gps units by scanning and assigning SIM cards to them. I also learned how to solder wires together and therefore I have made harnesses that connect the gps unit to the car.
4. 108 hours
2.My contact is Tony Rangel
3. I have downgraded gps unit firmwares and done a factory restart on them. I have also helped helped in the shipping of the gps units by scanning and assigning SIM cards to them. I also learned how to solder wires together and therefore I have made harnesses that connect the gps unit to the car.
4. 108 hours
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Third Interview Questions
1. What is most important in becoming a successful electronic engineer?
2.What exactly is the job of an electronic engineer?
3. What kind of jobs can electronic engineers take on? (ex. work on a car, factory etc.)
4. What are some special skills that an electronic engineer needs?
5. How long do electronic engineers have to intern for?
6. What are some reccomend courses that I should take?
7. How long does it take to become an electronic engineer?
8. What important concepts does an electronic engineer need to know?
9. What injuries can electronic engineers obtain?
10. What do you think is the best school to graduate from with a major in electronic engineering?
2.What exactly is the job of an electronic engineer?
3. What kind of jobs can electronic engineers take on? (ex. work on a car, factory etc.)
4. What are some special skills that an electronic engineer needs?
5. How long do electronic engineers have to intern for?
6. What are some reccomend courses that I should take?
7. How long does it take to become an electronic engineer?
8. What important concepts does an electronic engineer need to know?
9. What injuries can electronic engineers obtain?
10. What do you think is the best school to graduate from with a major in electronic engineering?
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