The IET Faraday Challenge Day 2014-15 Smart Cycle

1. The IET Faraday Challenge Day 2014-15 Smart Cycle Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

2. What is engineering? “The application of knowledge to the needs of humanity” Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

3. Context Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

4. Re-cap of your Challenge • Design an electronic circuit which communicates information to cyclists - This could be a very simple circuit or a complex circuit using a breadboard. • Design a Beacon to house all or parts of your circuit -Blueprints have been provided but you could always create your own from scratch. • Present your design to the Smart Cycle group – you need to consider how best to sell your product. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

5. The Challenge What does your team need to do? • Identify the key information that cyclists need when they are on a cycle route. • Decide what information you are going to communicate and how you are going to communicate it. • Use 3D design software and a 3D printer to design and build a prototype Beacon which will house your electronics. • Design and construct an electronic circuit which can communicate with cyclists. • Consider how best to encourage Smart Cycle group to take on your design. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

6. The Final Test 5 minutes • Present your prototype to the judges explaining how you arrived at your design. • Show the judges how your prototype works. Today's goal is to present and test your prototype Beacon Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

7. Marking criteria • Planning and research • Development of prototype • Accounting • Quality of prototype • Function of prototype • Presentation • Teamwork Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

8. Tools to help you STEM knowledge and skills • Be brave! The Shop • Limited resources Budget • 150 Faradays • Spend wisely! STEM Consultant • Expensive but there if you need expert advice Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

9. Tools to help you Inspiration Station • Use it to inspire you but not to copy! Information booklet • On your desk – guides, hints and tips for the software and electronics you will be using. Electronics Video Tutorials • On all laptops – to help you decide how to design and create your circuit. Smart Cycle Team Brief • Contains all the information you need to succeed including how to score points! Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

10. Tips for working safely 1. Do not use mains electricity sources to power your Beacon! 2. Keep your work station tidy (including the floor around it). 3. Be careful when using the 3D printers as they get very hot. 4. Be careful when moving around the room as there may be cables. 5. Report any spillages, accidents or potential hazards to the Challenge Leader or STEM Consultant immediately. Do not take food or drink near laptops or printers. 6. If your circuit does not work take the wires off the battery immediately and check your circuit. You may have a short circuit which can make the wires get very hot. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

11. Role allocation You have 5 minutes to: • Allocate each team member a specific role using the job specifications sheets on your table. • Read your own job specification once allocated. • Fill in your name card. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

12. Stages Stage 1 – Identifying the problem Stage 2 – Design and budget to solve the problem Stage 3 – Development and build Stage 4 – Final build and initial testing Stage 5 – Preparing your presentation Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

13. STAGE 1: Identifying the problem you are going to solve Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

14. Brainstorming You have 10 minutes to think about: • What do cyclists need to know when they are cycling? • How could a Beacon give them this information? 3 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 7 minutes 8 minutes 9 minutes 10 minutes Time is up 1 minute 2 minutes Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

15. STAGE 2: Design and Budget Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

16. Beacon Blueprints Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

17. Design You have 15 minutes to: • Choose the information you want to communicate. • Brainstorm design ideas for the housing for your circuit. • Choose the prototype idea to develop into your Beacon. • Start planning what materials you need to purchase. • Complete Stage 1 and 2 reflections – don’t forget to fill out team colour and name. These will be marked at 11.00 Project Managers – please hand in your team registration form to the Challenge Leader now. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

18. STAGE 3: Development Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

19. Development SHOP OPEN FOR BUSINESS • Purchasing period – the Accountant may buy the materials needed. • 3D design and print engineers please come to the design station for a briefing. • Electronics engineers and project managers please be ready to come for a briefing when called by the Challenge Leader. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

20. 10 minute break Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

21. Re-group! • How are you all getting on? • Have any changes to the original design been made? • Has your prototype addressed the design considerations? • How do the two elements (Beacon and electronics) work together? • What do you need to complete this afternoon? Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

22. 3D Printing Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

23. Lunch Tools down – Take a 30 minute break Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

24. STAGE 4: Final build and initial testing Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

25. Stage 4 • Collect your Beacon as soon as you are asked to do so. • Begin combining the electronics and the Beacon shell to produce your final prototype. • Pay for your print costs and s ell back any unused materials to the shop before it closes. • Complete final reflections and prepare for 5 minute presentation. Remember to look at the assessment criteria! Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

26. Tools down! Shop, cutting and gluing station now closed! • Accountants – Submit your accounts to the shop manager with any remaining Faradays. • Return any equipment to the shop. • Finalise reflections for presentation. • Prepare for final demonstration. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

27. STAGE 5: Presentations and final test Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

28. Presentations and Final Test • Project Managers need to submit their teams presentation on a USB stick to the Challenge Leader now. • Use your team colour as the file name for your presentations when saving it. Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

29. Presentations and Final Test 5 minutes - Teams present their Beacon to the judges. We will cut you off if you go over time! Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

30. Judging in progress Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

31. And the winner is... Explore engineering careers at www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk