BRIAN ROJAS BLOG
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Visual Basic Coding!
I've done several completed projects on visual basics. Visual basics is a computer programming language created by Microsoft. I was able to generate forms, graphs, and reports. I've been able to code and display the word, "hello world" on my screen by using visual basics. However, I still have a lot to learn.
Body shop
Ever since I was little I always saw my uncle restore and re build cars. I was so fascinated by how he could fix something completely destroyed. A few cars I've rebuild are Lexus sc430, volkswagon gti golf, Nissan Senta,and many more.
Number System
One of the most interesting projects I completed in Engineering was 7-segment display to show my birthday on the breadboard. It took about a month or so to complete it. It was my final for my junior year first semester. I faced a lot of challenges doing this project. Sometimes the wires were in the wrong place, other times the IC's didn't work. There were many factors that played into making this project such as the logic table, k mapping, logic sketch, and equations.
Engineering Ethics
It’s an engineer’s job to build things, make things better, and to come up with new solutions to complicated problems. Engineers are held to high standards with their work, certainly higher than most other careers. Ethics is crucial in engineering whether someone works in infrastructure, electrical, or digital engineering, their work impacts the everyday lives of civilians. Engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
The link below is a presentation of a true event that happened when ethics weren't applied to the situation, which caused severe injuries and deaths to many people
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Year Long Project
The NS prototype solves the problem of distracting driving in multiple ways. The physical attribute of our prototype that limits distraction the most is our see-through, hard plastic front window. The function of the clear plastic window is to allow the user of the case to still see important information like the time and navigation, but also not allowing them to use any other app. The digital side of the prototype is all in the 2 strategically placed NFC tags, each programmed to perform certain tasks when scanned. As the phone is inserted into the case, the case scans the 1st NFC Tag, which enables Car Dock. Car Dock enables Samsung “Driving Mode” which is a feature where the phone will automatically reply to text messages by saying “I'm driving right now – I'll get back to you later.” Driving mode can also be used to read and send messages, make calls, and control media with your voice, without leaving Google Maps navigation. Car Dock also turns on Android auto (similar to apple car-play), which will automatically connect to your car, (if equipped with android auto capability) and if not equipped, will just run on the phone. Android Auto allows quick and essentially hands free access to navigation. It also turns off notification sounds, turns off wifi, enables bluetooth, and automatically resumes media. Our NFC tag also enables auto-brightness and sets ringer type to silent. Once the users drive is completed they will simply slide their phone out of the case. Simultaneously, the 2nd NFC tag will scan, disabling Car Dock and bluetooth and setting volumes to neutral positions. A popsocket is attached to the back of the case to allow quick and easy mounting. For our prototype we used a vent mount for a popsocket but a user can use one of the many windshield and dashboard suction mounts offered on the market.