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This document contains summaries of activities from an IT blog spanning 2014 to 2015: 1. The blog documents various IT projects and lessons learned including creating blogs, working with photos, learning about pixels and megapixels, computer parts like coolers and fans, and completing an HTML course. 2. Safety issues around computer parts and cords are discussed along with plans for an arcade machine project with parts listed. 3. Updates are provided on completing story chapters and listening to a computer science lecture on applications.

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It Blog Madison

This document contains summaries of activities from an IT blog spanning 2014 to 2015: 1. The blog documents various IT projects and lessons learned including creating blogs, working with photos, learning about pixels and megapixels, computer parts like coolers and fans, and completing an HTML course. 2. Safety issues around computer parts and cords are discussed along with plans for an arcade machine project with parts listed. 3. Updates are provided on completing story chapters and listening to a computer science lecture on applications.

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IT Blog

By Madison Johnson, Bell 3

[email protected] (Mr. Lances email address)


29/7/2014

Today we made out IT Blogs, added a picture


to it and sent it to our own devices so that
we will always have a backup just in case.
31/7/2014

Today, we copied 15 photos for a power


point
5/8/2014

Today, we attempted to find a photo of a


penguin on Google maps and we worked out
what our school email is
- [email protected]
My IT Blog
- This is where I save any notes and other
IT related work just for me so I can
remember tricky things
14/8/2014

Today, we learned about megapixels and


pixels. 1 megapixel is equal to one million
pixels.
You can zoom in more on a photo that has a
higher amount of megapixels.

19/8/2014

Today, we found out what a computer cooler


and fan is and how it works and what it
does, we also saw what a walkie talkie looks
taken apart.
We also saw a quad chopper with amazing
balance that could hold a glass of water,
and it wouldnt spill.
16/9/2014

RCDs are compulsory because it is designed to prevent


the chances of electrical shock.
Two RCDs are needed because if one switch trips, the
power would be completely cut off. Having 2 stops that
from happening.
http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guides-andadvice/electrical-items/rcds-explained/

1.
2.

3.

RCD

A residual current device (RCD) is a safety device that switches off electricity
automatically if there is a fault. RCDs are far more sensitive than normal fuses and circuitbreakers and provide additional protection against electric shock.
What is a Residual Current Device?
bestelec.co.uk/files/ESC_RCD-Factsheet.pdf

17/11/2014

OH&S
IT classroom, M1.
Hazards: extra computer parts and cords lying around the room
Risks: someone could easily trip over the charger cable for a
laptop, pulling it off the table and breaking it
Changes/improvements: use cable ties to neaten up the mess
and reduce trip hazards, find places for spare computer parts
11/3/2015

Today, I finally completed the html & CSS course that I started
mid-year last year.

18/3/2015

What I Have Done In IT So Far


This term, I have made a logo on photoshop, I have made
changes to the website that I made last year to make it suit my
needs for this years work. I have also made my bilby sight,
which I will paste a link to on my assignments page on my main
website. I have completed my html course and I am going on to
learn either Basic or ASPX. I have been helping out people with
the things that they are doing which does take up a bit of my
time, but I do manage to still complete the things I want to.

29/4/2015

Stuff
How can I stop my PC from over-heating?

1. Dust out the computer case


2. Check the fan works properly
3. Check the ventilation has the sufficient amount of space
Apart from internal cooling systems, what other things can I do to cool it?
1. You can open the case and dust it out, ensuring that the fan has a
way to ventilate properly
2. You can move the computer away from a wall to make sure it isnt
blocking the fan vents
What are the pros and cons of over-clocking a chip?
Pros
1. Cheaper
2. Speeds up PC
3. High-end processor for a lesser cost
Cons
1. Can cause over-heating in the system
2. Can cause the processor to melt

8/6/2015
3 Things to Complete
1. Chapter 3 of story
2. Chapter 4 of story
3. Final story chapter
Completed
1. Chapter 3 of story
22/7/2015
Today in IT I would like to listen to the first Harvard computer science
lecture and take some notes on it.
What is an app?
QR Reader for iPhone

Step by step process


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Get a cup and a spoon


Fill a kettle with water and heat to 71C (160F)
Pour the water into the cup, fill to about half way
Dip the tea bag in the water until the water turns a dark colour
Pour in the milk, filling the cup to the top, and mix it, using the spoon, with the water
Drink the tea

Anyone for tea?

QRC (QR Code)

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

Completion

I made a QR code, created a Symbaloo account, and wrote a step by step process of how to make a
tea.

Programming intro 101


{_?_} recipe + {_} ingredients + {_?_} = cake
___________________________________
English
Steps
1.
2.

In order
{_components/ inputs_} -> {_output_}

Etc
Pseudo means False
1.

http://www.littelbits.cc
http://www.adafruit.com
http://blog.arduino.cc
http://store.arduino.cc
Substitute
Combine
Adapt
Modify
Put
Eliminate
Reverse

Substitution
Augmentation
Modification
Redefinition

Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
18/11/2015
Arcade Machine Project (at home)
Parts list (sourced)

2 x USB arcade control encoder: http://www.diyarcade.com.au/usb-arcade-controlencoder - $70.00


1x 3-inch trackball (optional): http://www.diyarcade.com.au/3-inch-track-ball $120.00 (slight possibility that we already have one sitting at home somewhere)
4x blue illuminated joysticks: http://www.diyarcade.com.au/blue-illuminated-joystick
- $120.00
20x standard mircoswitch: http://www.diyarcade.com.au/standard-microswitch%20%20$20 - $20.00
24x illuminated arcade button: http://www.diyarcade.com.au/blue-illuminatedarcade-button%20-%20$100 - $100.00
4x standard player 1 arcade button (not illuminated, possible change to
illuminated): http://www.diyarcade.com.au/blue-illuminated-arcade-button%20%20$100 - $12.00
2x 4 inch 5-watt speaker: http://www.diyarcade.com.au/blue-illuminated-arcadebutton%20-%20$100 - $12.00
2x speaker grill: http://www.diyarcade.com.au/blue-illuminated-arcade-button%20%20$100 - $10.00
1x 24 monitor (possible 23.6): source not chosen yet around $200 budget
1x flatpack case: http://www.arcadeworx.com.au/index.php?
route=product/product&path=39_44&product_id=65 - $750 (possibly in either gloss
white or black)
Circuit board salvaged from and old broken laptop (not sure if working or not yet,
diagnosis needed)

The flatpack frame will have a decal on the header and on the body, which can be personalised. The
final decision for the decals hasnt been made yet but its highly likely that the frame will be in gloss
white rather than gloss black. Preferably we (my stepdad and me) would like to have illuminated
joysticks and buttons for the arcade machine to make it look cool, and hopefully we will be able to
illuminate the decals on the top and body of the frame.

18/11/2015
Semester Review
1. Arduino and Prac projects
DJ and I were planning on making an LED 4x4x4 light cube which I was going to
program using an Arduino chip, but we were not able to get in the kit that we had
selected in time for the end of the term which was a little disappointing, but Im
sure, well get it I for next year and have a go at it
We also made a battery powered car out of a botte (that broke after we tested it). It
was made with a square shaped bottle the

23/11/2015
Arcade Machine semi-final decisions
The arcade frame will be gloss black, rather than gloss white, which will suit our house a lot better.
The cut out/decal at the top of the frame will be a standard MAME logo, and the cut out/decal on the
body will be a standard full triforce (from the legend of Zelda series, picture attached below). The cut
outs will be illuminated, possibly in yellow and the joysticks and buttons will hopefully follow the same
theme with the yellow illumination.

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