User:Mohjee259/Project 1

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Week 2 Narrative
In order to push this project forward I:


 * 1) Learned about Universal Product Code's from
 * |hi
 * UPC's= Quick specific identification of a product with properties of the product saved in the code that differentiates it from the other


 * 1) Looked at wiki page Attendance Scanning


 * 1) Identify what the problem is
 * Provide Attendance program that works
 * Declutter amount of pages
 * Create user interface layout for quick inputting

Week 3 Narrative
Task: Connect Arduino to computer and execute example programs for functionality testing.
 * Experiment with Barcode Scanner

I checked out a Arduino Uno Board to possibly use as a midway processor between the Barcode Scanner and the PC.

Barcode Scanner
Idea behind a barcode scanner:


 * Make attendance checking a speedy process
 * A lot less distraction to check-in each person
 * Lets teacher to keep focus on class

Week 4 Narrative
After presenting finished attendance scanning project in seminar, I will now work on the reapplying the Attendance Room Access based upon the attendance barcode scanning project. The barcode scanner will be implemented into granting room access to only engineering students that have barcodes (taped to notebook).

Task:
 * Perform tear-down of a inkjet printer to obtain electronic motor and components required for door assembly.
 * Test motor codes
 * Find a linkage between Processing and the Arduino

Doing:
 * Removing cover from printer
 * Using star bits and screwdrivers to remove printer cover and motor assembly slab
 * Problem:
 * The room access assembly does not originate from the printer I disassembled
 * Solution: Returned printer to class
 * Discussed with SFoerster
 * Found the correct Printer to disassemble


 * Disassembling second printer


 * Tried to upload motor turn test codes to Arduino but encountered problem
 * Problem:
 * USB Port and the Power Port overheating (found problem by holding Arduino and feeling burned finger).
 * Solution: No solution found, exchanged Arduino in for another Arduino
 * Upload motor test (compiled successfully)
 * Problem:
 * Motor keeps looping
 * Spool kept spinning causing the strands in the door handle string to tear
 * Solution: Smooth the spool interior edges using sandpaper.


 * Got certification to use MakerBot
 * Made a spool design in Google Sketch Up


 * Glued the two piece spool (bottom with axle hole, top) together using superglue.
 * Need to test if string will wind up or spin when motor runs
 * Problem:
 * String spun around the spool

Next Step:
 * Will cut the bottom metal plate and use as a structure (If needed)
 * Create another door opening apparatus for opening the storage room door.