From 791c4947ba5e51c61e1f3c7b9f585b575608bd7f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mark Tyers Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:29:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] added link to extension tasks --- README.md | 1 + extension.md | 5 +++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e8d1cae..5765eda 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -50,3 +50,4 @@ This repository contains a range of resources to help you: 1. Instruction showing how to set up your laptop to allow you to write software, compile it and flash it to the supplied microcontroller (`arduino_setup.md`). 2. A list of hardware including sensors with links to online tutorials (`hardware.md`). 3. Some useful code samples to get you started (`sample_code.md`). +4. Extension tasks to take your project further (`extension.md`). diff --git a/extension.md b/extension.md index 47cd3c4..caccd4f 100644 --- a/extension.md +++ b/extension.md @@ -9,10 +9,11 @@ There are a number of challenges you should consider: - How can you check that the sensor package is connected to the Internet? - Can the sensor package be powered by batteries? - - How long will this last? + - How long will this last? - Can the sensor package send its location with the data? - How will you protect the sensor package in situ? This could be by using a standard plastic box or your team could design and build a custom enclosure using one the the University 3D printers. There is a good list of 3D design software [here](https://all3dp.com/1/best-free-3d-printing-software-3d-printer-program/). - - How will you ensure all the sensors still work effectively? + - How will you ensure all the sensors still work effectively? +- would it be useful to include a small screen to display critical information such as connectivity? ## Designing a PCB