16/3/2018

Lesson Aim:
To explore the LEGO NXT Mindstorms platform
To understand how sensors are used with the NXT Platform
To Identify different types of sensor
To investigate the nXc programming language

Learning Outcomes:
Identify different types of NXT Sensor
Write code that utilises at least one sensor
Explore the nXc coding language
Transfer code to a robot and assess its behaviour

Learning Objectives:
Explore LEGO NXT Mindstorms
Build a LEGO NXT Robot
Coding skills

This morning me and my partner worked on completing our robot for our unit at college. We managed to build the whole robot but have yet to code it. In today's tutorial hour, I learnt that there is something in the Olympic Games called the 'Olympic Truth' which is a rule that allows all countries to participate in the games and with safe traveling to and from them. The olympic symbol represents this because each ring is meant for a different country and they all lock in with each other. An example of how this applies peace is between North and South Korea in which they used one flag to participate. I think this could support countries currently in war because it will allow them to form together without causing any conflict. My SMART target for today was to make sure that my CV is currently up to date by adding more information to make me as a candidate more memorable by this weekend.

The next piece of work that I have due is a resubmission for Unit 24 (A1T3) which is due tonight.


Lesson Aim:
Understand the importance and structure of useful technical documentation


Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to do)

Justify the need for technical documentation
Identify features required in good technical documentation
Identify the qualities required in good technical documentation
Explain the benefits of proportional control systems
Describe the response of different control system types
Work towards completing outstanding work
Create an accurate contents page


Learning Objectives (skills, knowledge & attitudes)

Say why feedback systems are better than open loop systems
Know how to use a page break and why
Work independently

This afternoon I we went through M2 which requires me to make documentation for my painted program. This includes things like a change log, contents page and weakness in my program.