Project Aim
Making a wooden bot that lights up when someone gets close to the distance sensor.
Process
1. Cutting the wooden ply into small blocks
2. Drilling holes into the wooden blocks
3. Connect the distance sensor
4. Make the connections with the bot
My Reflection
Why did this project not work out as intended?
1. Not asking for help early on in the project
I realized that I rarely ask for help when I need it. This ends up isolating me in the process. That is why I think that I should ask for help early on the next time I work on a project that seems challenging.
2. Less proficiency in technical components
I found it difficult to use the Arduino to connect the wires without the breadboard. This again connects back to how I did not ask for help early on. Also, I tend to get intimidated by thinking that I am not good enough at this topic so I lose my motivation to keep going.
How do I think I should improve?
- Keep working on the problem until I find the solution or until I can ask someone else for help.
- Not give up when the problem seems too hard.
- Not rely on motivation, instead work on problems even when you’re low on motivation.