Week 1 - So it begins

Objectives for today
  • Meet up in the lab
  • Collect ordered supplies
  • Set up Raspberry PI
  • Make a simple test code for the Raspberry PI camera
Timeline:
All of us arrived at the lab and we went to collect the parts we ordered, which included:
  • Raspberry 5 4GB RAM
  • Seven-segment LED display
  • ICs for the display (CD4511)
  • Camera module for Raspberry PI
  • Power supply for Raspberry PI
  • 64 GB microSD card

We set up the Raspberry PI which did not proceed without minor hiccups. We were missing a micro-HDMI to HDMI converter and could not connect to the university Wi-Fi network using the Raspberry PI device. All of these were fortunately resolved with the help of technicians and our own mobile hotspot.

While Travis and Zhengyu worked on the code, Ben was researching the hardware connections and circuits. Abdulaziz and Huy Dat were working on the logbook and online blog. The members occasionally checked up on each other and tried to help if needed.
The test code for Raspberry Pi camera module confirmed its functionality and we managed to capture Travis's hand as intended.
Our objectives were met before lunch, however, we decided to continue to work further to get ahead of our schedule. On the topic of the schedule, Ben created a Gantt chart to make sure we make enough progress each week. We, then built a simple circuit to test the LED display with an input from the Raspberry PI.



While conducting further tests one of the ICs unfortunately overheated and we rendered it unusable. We do still have some more of them in our reserve.

Next time we will make sure to add sufficient resistance and be more careful with the wiring. After a bit more research into the code and circuitry, the allocated time was nearing its end and we decided to call it a day. 

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