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== Testing == | == Testing == | ||
The testing portion of our project was a difficult one that allowed us to apply what we learned to our next project. We had various testing scenarios, as we needed to meet the established criteria in addition to just having the darn thing work properly. We needed to test to make sure it worked, was portable, adaptable, and easy to comprehend as well as being safe and | The testing portion of our project was a difficult one that allowed us to apply what we learned to our next project. We had various testing scenarios, as we needed to meet the established criteria in addition to just having the darn thing work properly. We needed to test it to make sure it worked, was portable, adaptable, and easy to comprehend as well as being safe and users learned something. It obviously worked, but when testing it on our fellow students, a design flaw that occurred before popped up again. The female connector for the panel and the wires to the panel need to be of greater quality and durability. We fixed that. We proved that two people can move it around (in fact one can, as Bob continually put it in and out of his camper until Mother Nature finally complied with with a beautiful day). We tested its adaptability by plugging in different AC(cell phone charger) and DC(a cigarette lighter cell phone charger) powered devices. However, we assumed all power sources would have a male, cigarette lighter type connection and that is a false assumption. The learning station IS pretty easy to comprehend with clearly labeled components and simple descriptions. As far as safety, we have many disconnects and fuses. We also added instructions to turn the system on and off. Finally, the test students stated that the hands-on aspect of seeing this and following the components and the electrical path was integral to their learning process. They even helped us identify the plug/connector problem and solve it! | ||
== Safety == | == Safety == |