WEEK 14

WEEK 14

Title of Activity : Industry Day presentation and Demonstration

Objective :  To show  our project and make viewers understand about the project

Activities / Procedures :

1) Finally all the hard work are paid off with flying colours.On this day, we wake up early to do a last minute review on project.

2) We arrived early at Gemilang Hall after Jumaat prayer to avoid frenzy to happen. Our assessors were switch on last minute and thankfully, the two assessors gives  good comment about project and didn't hesitate to asked us on what we planned for future development.

Assessor listen to our explanation

After the event

Picture of our event

3) Although we didn't win on TOP 20 fyp, but it didn't make us regret. Instead, we are more eager to make a better project if we have another chances.  

Conclusion :
  Final year project have taught us many valuable experiences on how to manage time precisely and give us many knowledge to prepare us on real working place.

WEEK 13

WEEK 13

Title of Activity : Make FYP Poster and Troubleshooting circuit

Objective : To  make a poster according to the format given  and troubleshooting the circuit

Activities / Procedures :

1) FYP poster must be presented during presentation day as it can give clear view to assessors and viewers about the project itself. We make the poster using Microsoft Publisher because it is much easier to design than other software Photo of the poster that we had made is provided below:

FYP poster

2) Other than that, we also testing and troubleshooting the circuit if there are problem/error occurred. This steps is acquired a good skill on troubleshooting and a lot of knowledge are needed. We making video for testing circuit and is given below:

Video of circuit functioning

Conclusion : Based on what we get, we have managed to make well functioning circuit and made a poster as requirement of Fyp committee.

WEEK 12

WEEK 12

Title of Activity : Circuit wiring/ circuit connection

Objective : To make circuit wiring tidy and neat

Activities/ Procedure :

1) This week, we are combining all the circuit to make a complete circuit. Firstly, we connect positive(+ve) and negative(-ve) terminals to micro controller circuit input voltage. Next, we connect gas sensor circuit to micro controller circuit and lastly LCD display input terminal to Micro controller circuit output terminals.

2) It is crucial to make a correct wiring installation as it may damaging the circuit. Shown below is competed circuit.

Completed circuit installation

Conclusion : Although it may seem as easiest part of making complete circuit,but extra observation and technical knowledge must be put ahead to ensure circuit can well functioning.

WEEK 11

WEEK 11

Title of Activities :  2nd FYP briefing and having meeting with supervisor

Objective :

 1) To gain a lot of important information regarding industry day
 2) To discuss encountered problem with supervisor

Activities/ Procedures :

1) Fyp 2nd briefing was held on Friday with some points that are:
       i) Project Demo
       ii) Preparation
       iii) Final report

2) This week briefing have focusing on preparing students on showing well at Industry Day. Many tips and guidance were given  by the speakers.

3) We also have a meeting with supervisor to discuss the problem that we have faced throughout the whole week.

Conclusion : By attending briefing and meeting, we gained a lot of valuable information and can be well prepared during upcoming Industry Day.

WEEK 10

WEEK 10

Title of Activitie : Soldering the circuit

Objective :   To solder every point available on circuit

Activities/ Procedures :

1)  Soldering the circuit take places after etching process were done. This procedure need a good skill because some electronic components are sensitive with heat and too many solder/de soldering may cause track to burned out.

2) Choosing a good quality soldering iron is important because low-quality soldering iron may overheated and it can cause a huge problem afterwards.

Conclusion : 

Throughout this activity, we can see that skill/experience play an important role to solder with quality point as it can make circuit well function and neat.  

WEEK 9

WEEK 9

Title of Activities : PCB Etching

Objective : To remove unwanted copper and leaving the track circuit

Activities/ Procedure :

1) After we have completed PCB layout design last week, we continued our work this week by ironing OHP paper to PCB using standard iron. It requires approximately 15 minutes to make OHP paper strongly attached to PCB.

Ironing OHP paper into PCB

2) After ironing process,then etching take place. We dissolve etching powder with cold water to make etching liquid. After that, we shake that mixture to ensure unwanted copper are completely vanish from PCB. This method requires about 30-40 minutes depending on size of circuit.

Etching process and after etching

Problem Encountered : 

This procedure requires close inspection as etching liquid may damages whole circuit which means we need to iron another circuit.

Conclusion :

Based on what we observed, we can see that this method requires a lot of time and observation. However,this method are applicable if there are not etching machine around/

WEEK 8

WEEK 8

Title of Activities : Circuit Construction 2

Objective :  To know how to make PCB layout using ARES 7 Professional (included in Proteus 7)

Activities / Procedures :

1) This week we are focusing on PCB layout design using ARES 7 Professional. From schematic circuit that we design on Proteus 7, we can automatically transfer it into ARES 7.

2) We can design our own path of copper to connect between one component and another. Copper path need to be tidy and neat to ensure that the line of copper does not touch with one and another(short).

3) PCB layout are provided as below:

PCB LAYOUT WITH TOP COPPER FOR POWER SUPPLY

PCB LAYOUT WITHOUT TOP COPPER FOR POWER SUPPLY

PCB LAYOUT WITH TOP COPPER FOR MICRO CONTROLLER, LCD DISPLAY

PCB LAYOUT WITHOUT TOP COPPER FOR MICRO CONTROLLER, LCD DISPLAY

Problem encountered :

The problem that we face during designing PCB layout are technically on how to make a good layout based on standard procedure. Width,length,angle and position of component are essential item in designing Pcb layout.

Conclusion :

By using Pcb layout software, we can make layout faster instead using manual method that is draw using permanent marker that requires a very skilful hand-drawing.

WEEK 7

 WEEK 7

Title of Activities :  Circuit Construction

Objective : To make planned circuit using software Proteus 7

Activities / Procedures :

1)  We use Proteus software because it can be converted indirectly to PCB layout. It is an advantage compared to use Multisim because you can only simulate the circuit whereas Proteus can do both.

2) First circuit that we made was power supply 9v circuit because power supply is essential to electronic circuit. As shown below,this circuit were made using Proteus software  to build  circuit for our project.

Conclusion :
  Power supply circuit are mainly used in electronic instrument. However, voltage and current needed by load circuit depends on output voltage produced by power supply circuit.

WEEK 6

 WEEK 6

Title of  Activity : Make coding using MP Lab

Objective :  To make coding based on desired function.

Activities/ Procedures :

 1) At first, we try to make our own coding referring to available coding. Then, we try to run the program. Unfortunately, the coding have many error.

2) Then, we use other method that are copy the sample program that had proven success and use it for our program. The coding run successfully.


Problem Encountered:
  An error occurred when we try to compile the program. We tried to search for the error for almost three hour. Finally, we managed to find the error and able to compile the program.


Conclusion :

 Although the coding didn't perfect as for what we want, but in the silver lining, we managed to learn as it is some part of education related to electrical and electronic. This kind of knowledge can't be gained unless we experienced it for our self. .

WEEK 5

WEEK 5

Title of Activity : Software development

Objective : To know how to use software for PIC micro controller which is MP LAB

Activities/Procedures :

1) On this week, we planned to study about micro controller as much as possible. During the tenure of learning this type of technology,we frequently asked for opinion and guidance from Unikl BMI technician(software department) and some lecturer that have specialty in programming.

2) As a result for what we've learning, we managed to do it with help from our friend that really put huge effort into our work. Example of our work is shown below.

Conclusion :
   From what we've learning throughout this activity, we can concluded that we have able to coding the program using MP Lab although it may not seem as terrific as others may seem.

WEEK 4

WEEK 4

Title of Activity : Final Year Project briefing and Supervisor consultation

Objectives :   * To know what  are important thing to do in making progress in FYP

                      * To know briefly on how to create Blog for FYP
                      * To consult supervisor regarding FYP project

Activities/Procedures :

1)  We attend on FYP 1st briefing conducted by FYP committee. This briefing are about development/progress project,project progress report and attendance on meeting with supervisor.This briefing was held on Friday evening and lucky for us, there is no class on that day.

2) Fyp committees had inform us about deadline time for project and notify us to open Unikl fyp website. We can open the website by clicking the link below :

                 http://fyp.bmi.unikl.edu.my/
This website contain all the information that we need about FYP

3)  We also consult with our beloved supervisor Mdm. Norhaslinawati in this week to have clear understanding about Fyp briefing.


Conclusion :

       Fyp briefing that have been conducted by Fyp committee have give many valuable information. Which in our case, we get to know submission dateline, how to create blog instead using logbook. In this modern day, people prefer reading on-line rather reading some papers. 

WEEK 3

WEEK 3

Title of Activity : Purchase components listed

Objective : To get components within a week

Activities/Procedures :

1)  After completing our survey in last week, we've made up our mind to buy all components listed. Before we go to Jalan Pasar, we calculated time and cost for transportation. Most of the shops at Jalan Pasar opened around 10 a.m  and closed around 5 p.m .

2) Listed below are few component that we buy with picture

   

Transformer Step Down 230VAC/ 12V AC

PIC 16F877A

LCD DISPLAY

MQ2 GAS SENSOR

RESONATOR

RESET SWITCH

RESISTOR

Problem encountered :     
         One of listed components that is resonator has availability issue due to stock. We have to wait another 2 weeks for that component. To solve this problem, we buy that component in another store with different price. 

Conclusion :
        In making a project that using hardware, we must properly plan with time and cost. This is very crucial because if we didn't make it in time, we might facing trouble because stores at Jalan Pasar closed at 5 p.m. As for project flow, we have followed it with flying colours.

WEEK 2

WEEK 2

Title of Activity :     Survey availability of components and its price

Objective :      To know whether components are available in market and list every components price


Activities/Procedures :  

1)    According to the plan, we've planning to go to Jalan Pasar this week. We ask for a help from our friend  to show us exactly where the place is. Jalan Pasar is situated in Kuala Lumpur city near Pudu (LRT). This place provides many electronic component and it is easy to find the item that we need.

2)    The item are listed as below:

NO	COMPONENT& TOOLS
1	Transformer
2.	IC Voltage regulator 7809
3.	Plug top
4.	LED red, yellow, blue
5.	LCD Display 16x2 pin
6.	Capacitor
7.	Resistor
8.	Variable resistor
9.	PCB board
10.	Solder iron
11.	Sacker solder iron
12.	Resonator
13.	Reset switch
14.	MQ2 gas sensor
15.	Filter
16.	Cutter
17.	Pliers
18.	Cable
19.	Soldering iron stand
20.	Sandpaper
21.	hacksaw
22.	Etching powder
23.	lead
24.	PIC 16F877A Microchip IC
25.	Rectifier
26.	IN4007 diode
27.	Battery 9V (for testing)
28.	Multimeter
29.	Breadboard
30.	Switch

Problem encountered:

     We didn't have any transportation to go to Jalan Pasar. The alternative that we had either to take a cab or bus. Fortunately, some of of our friend had rent a car and we take that  opportunity and go alongside with them.

Conclusion : 

This activity is crucial to give an overview on budget that we've already budgeted. We hope that the planned budget will be followed respectively.
  

WEEK 1

WEEK 1

Title of Activity : Make a time planning and perform discussion

Objective : To produce new ideas by brainstorming and give a clear view on what to do next

Activities/Procedure :

1)    Prepare paperwork for brainstorming fresh ideas and implement it.This is to ensure the ideas are stated as solid as we think.


2)    Produce a time planning sheet using Gantt chart because it is more convenient,easy and organized in that way. 

3)     Gantt chart provided as below:

Problem encountered:

Before we start using Gantt chart, we face several problem including on installing Microsoft Project that will produce Gantt chart. Luckily for us, our friends are willing to lend their laptop that already equipped with Microsoft Project.

Conclusion::

As for we know, Final Year Project subject required planning and it is not a work that can be completed in single day. we must prepare and follow the project flow in order to make project completed as time expected.