Project Juni | DTE

Welcome to another post. For the past 7 weeks, in DTE, we have been working on our final project of the year. This project had to be incorporated with an idea.

I was in a group with Ranit and had an idea to make a VEX robot that can help during earthquakes and landslides. We made a fast rescue machine to handle the situation faster. We decided to use two existing Vex robots and make both into one -- the Armbot and the Linq. We called our project 'Project Juni'. 

Our inspiration for this project came up from a thought of a rescue vehicle that moves fast.

Armbot

Linq

Clawbot

   

As seen from the pictures above, these are the VEX robots that we used. We made a plan on what we are going to do with the VEX robots.

This was our plan:

We will build the Armbot fully, afterwards, we will start modifying from there, by transforming the arm into a scoop from the Linq which can be utilised to remove/move rocks and dirt, it will need movement so we will use the Clawbot’s base so it can traverse faster. Then, Armbot will be used to let the scoop sway in more directions which will allow the scoop to move in an up and down motion and side to side motion. 

However, our end outcome didn't go as we planned. Because we had only 6 weeks to complete our project (including planning and presenting), we couldn't add the Clawbot's base, meaning no tyres to move. But, we are happy with the work that we had done. 

Result: Juni

Reflection:

During the six weeks of our project, we encountered many problems during the making like not finding the right parts, or motors not functioning properly, and hearing numerous cracks and sounds that did not sound well.  During our project, we had to come up with our own designs of the project and had to modify it various times until the robot had functioned the way that we wanted it to.

My partner and I thought that we are proud of what we had done. Last week, due to lack of time, we couldn't add the wheels (part of the Clawbot) for the robot to move around. However, we are happy with what we had accomplished.

What we learnt during this project was how well we can work with VEX Robots and make our own project with them. We showed commitment by committing to our project and trying to find a way to fix the problem we encounter. We showed achievement by achieving our project which was creating a rescue vehicle robot. We showed resilience by never giving up on our work and always trying hard. Lastly, we showed respect, by respecting others and the environment around me -- by using the equipment which we were given with respect.

Also, we used teamwork, by doing the work in equal amounts and we didn't have to depend on another to finish it off.  

Encryption Methods & Techniques - Cybersecurity: Cryptography | DTE

Crytography
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Welcome to another post on my blog. In Digital Technology (DTE), we are looking at Cryptography in our main topic Cyber Security. For the final week for Term 1, we looked at encryption and its methods and techniques. First, we had to look and use Discover Crypt, decrypt the encrypted message. This game is designed to increase the knowledge of those who are interested in learning cryptography.

Next, after playing the game, we had to use the knowledge which we had learnt from Discover Crypt into the slide which we were assigned. This slide involves three stages of cryptographic methodologies - easy, medium and hard.

Lastly, after making the presentation, our next task was to write a personal reflection of our experience in developing our work.

Personal Reflection

I feel I've learnt a lot from the cryptography topic; this is because I really didn't know what cryptography is, what it means and information relating to cryptography such as encryption. I learnt that there are so many encryption methods and techniques that are found in the slide that I made. It was really good that we were given an video that overviews and introduces the main topic of cryptography.

Game Improvements: Cybersecurity - Cryptography | DTE

Welcome to another post on my blog. In Digital Technology (DTE), we are looking at Cryptography in our main topic Cyber Security. Today, we played a few cryptography-based games which were assigned to us. The task which was given was to add what we wanted to add if we would to the game.

I played two games, Cybersecurity Lab - NOVA Labs and Cybersecurity Ops: Terminal. Both games were about cyber attacks and protecting them. 

The first game I played was the Cybersecurity Lab, in which we had to defend a company that is a target of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. Our task was to strengthen our cyber defences and prevent attackers by attacking the company. 

What I would change in the game are the games that are in the game. It looks quite plain when the games are too easy. I would make it a bit harder and more entertaining to play.

The second game I played was Cybersecurity Ops: Terminal. Where it is a simulated cyber breach game experience in a terminal. Our job was to respond decisively to protect the airport's systems, prevent the cybercriminals from taking control of the airport. This includes first being an IT analyst, troubleshooting suspicious WiFi outages and pushing firmware upgrades. Then, take the role of a manager tasked with recruiting and strategically deploying an incident response team. Finally, in the last role, the player is asked to make CISO-level official decisions, encourage concerned board members, and field calls from a reporter who can smell a story.

What I would change is the speed of the game. When we were given scenarios and asked to choose someone to solve the scenario, it goes really quickly and we aren't able to complete all tasks. 

Cyber Security | DTE

Welcome to another post on my blog. For the past 2-3 weeks for DTE, we are learning about Cyber Security. So our task was to create an infographic about Cyber Security.