I would think that my performance in class would warrant a minimum of “Good”, given that I have attended all lessons, and I have consciously put in effort to give constructive feedback, including ways that the person could improve upon their work.
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No comments on Self assessment in participation
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Module Learning
At the start of the module, I felt that I had a strong foundation in terms of critical thinking, especially in terms of writing. However my initial impressions of my own level of presentation and speech fluency, and I felt that there was much more to improve in critical thinking than my writing. As the trimester progressed, I learnt that there was still more for me to improve on in my writing, while also improving upon my critical thinking and speech fluency.
During the starting weeks of the trimester, I felt that writing assignments such as the self introductory email and reader response were comfortable, with minimal errors for me to correct. On the other hand, assignments like the 2 minute pitch took much longer to complete than my reader response, due to the amount of retakes and revisions that I had to make, both in my talking points and the recording of the video itself. While my background in daily presentations in polytechnic helped in identifying key points to talk and elaborate upon, I still struggled with fluency, stuttering a few times before landing on a clean take of my pitch. This carried over to the later part of the trimester, though with practice its effects would be toned down while my confidence increased. Issues also popped up regarding my writing capabilities, as I was unfamiliar with research based reports, such as the technical report. This unfamiliarity led me to heavily reference on the resources provided, for the references and writing formats.
I find that the module definitely helped to sharpen my existing skills in writing and presenting, while helping to grow my skills and confidence in presenting. With specific feedback for me to improve upon in my reports and presentation, I believe that these improvements will boost my confidence in writing technical reports and presenting ideas in the rest of my time studying.
Project Learning
I was given the role of team leader in the team’s research project, of which I had to coordinate and ensure that the team does tasks on time, while ensuring that the finished tech report does not compromise on grammar and references. With different team members having different levels of capabilities in different areas, it was up to me to assign different members to different tasks to maximise their capabilities.
During the course of completing this report, the team was very enthusiastic in sharing ideas as to how they want to improve and contribute to the report and its ideas. As a leader, I did my best to help the team agree on how to integrate this multitude of ideas into a cohesive report, with the team being very cooperative on delegating work and pulling our own weight.
I actually found the most value in the Q&A section after our presentation. Some questions posed by peers were really good, and I see these questions as blind-spot identifying, as my inability to answer these questions show a lack of preparation due to oversight. These questions, while they stump me in the moment, in hindsight I think that these questions help to develop my critical thinking, so that in the future I can consider these viewpoints for a more refined end-product.
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The official product listing by Out of Darts (n.d.) showcases the many features that are in the Momentum dart blaster. While its function is to simply launch foam darts at a target, the blaster can have its performance easily altered for the different game types present in the hobby, being able to adjust the muzzle velocity and the rate of fire. A video review shows that the Momentum has 2 pairs of flywheels and motors, and a solenoid custom made for Momentum, running off an electronic speed controller (ESC) and an RP2040 control board that is responsible for the many firing modes. The review also mentions that the blaster is powered by a rechargeable 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery that is fitted in the pistol grip, and uses “Talon” magazines to load the foam darts (Goodman, 2022). The Momentum is a major step up from the Nerf blasters that populated the hobby a decade ago, in particular the first flywheel blaster, the Nerf Stryfe from 2013 (Nerf Wiki, n.d.), in terms of the improved designs in flywheel geometry and dart pusher system, though it comes at a high cost.
One of these improvements would be the development of the flywheel geometry in the Momentum. Upon closer inspection of the Stryfe’s internals, the flywheels are flat like a cylinder, as shown in a disassembly video by Laurino (2021), while the flywheels in the Momentum are concave, as seen in a video by Goodman (2022). This concavity helps to apply a uniform force on all sides of the dart, reducing the deformation of the dart, leading to a more stable flight trajectory and better accuracy when launching foam darts to tag an opponent (torukmakto4, 2017). As such, the Momentum’s concave flywheel system maximises the amount of force imparted into the dart, allowing the dart to hit targets further than the Stryfe.
A significant feature that the Momentum has would be the presence of the custom made solenoid pusher. A solenoid pusher is like a piston, with its purpose being to push darts into the flywheels for the dart to be launched. Airzone (2019) suggests that a solenoid pusher is preferred as it is more consistent in rapidly pushing darts, has fewer moving parts, hence being more reliable, and offers the tactile feel of recoil, similar to an actual firearm. Referring back to the Stryfe’s internals in the video by Laurino (2021), the pusher is a simple mechanism that is limited to a single dart fired for every trigger pull, while the Momentum’s solenoid pusher can be programmed and switched between multiple modes; and it is capable of helping the Momentum achieve the quick 30 darts per second fire rate. Hence, the versatility of the solenoid pusher gives the Momentum an edge, while the Stryfe’s fire rate is limited by its user.
The Momentum’s multitude of features and technological development can only be obtained at a steep cost. While the custom parts and many years of development make it a very efficient dart blaster, it comes at a high cost of USD 650 on the Out of Darts store listing (n.d.), and the lack of part availability for repairing. Out of Darts is the sole supplier of the Momentum’s parts, and the very nature of the custom parts result in high costs if one were to repair it. Meanwhile, the Stryfe’s simplicity makes it extremely easy to repair, and given that it has been in circulation for almost a decade, there are companies and community members producing aftermarket parts at a low cost, making it easy to repair and even upgrade the Stryfe. One such community member is NerfGeek416 (2017), who has modified his own Stryfe to match the performance of the Momentum, at a fraction of the Momentum’s cost. A search on Carousell – a Singapore-based second-hand marketplace – shows that acquiring a Stryfe is cheaper and easier than the Momentum at a price range between SGD 15 – 40, despite the Stryfe being a discontinued model. This makes the Momentum a highly specialised dart blaster, designed for the heavily invested, while the Stryfe becomes a low barrier of entry into the hobby of flinging foam darts, with its upgradability keeping it current till date.
In conclusion, the Momentum’s high-tech design makes it one of the most sought after blasters on the market due to its proprietary designs in flywheels and pusher mechanisms, and that is a testament to how the Nerf hobby has developed into a niche of its own.
References
Airzone. (2019, July 30) Solenoids or Gearbox pushers? Blasters by Airzone https://blastersbyairzone.com/2019/07/30/solenoids-or-gearbox-pushers/
Goodman, L. [OUT OF DARTS]. (2022, July 2) Review: Eli Wu’s Momentum (Brushless Beast) [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfGjV7Z_Fk
Laurino, C. [Captain Xavier]. (2021, January 12) Monday Mod Tips – Stryfe – Reassembly Guide [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WypUncaoHOM
NerfGeek416. (2017, October 26) Eclipse: 200+ FPS flywheeler. NerfHaven http://nerfhaven.com/forums/topic/28019-eclipse-200-fps-flywheeler/
Nerf Wiki. (n.d.). Stryfe (N-strike elite). https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Stryfe_(N-Strike_Elite)
Out of Darts. (n.d.) Momentum Dual-stage Brushless Blaster by Eli Wu (PRE-ORDER) https://outofdarts.com/products/momentum-blaster-kit-by-eli-wu
torukmakto4. (2017, June 18). Project HY-con: A flywheel geometry development effort [part 1 of who the hell knows]. The Dart Zone http://torukmakto4.blogspot.com/2017/06/project-hy-con-flywheel-geometry.html
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- Edited team members’ work in background info.
- Found resources for wheelchair-user-friendly design features in fridges via Google search, two blog-based and one journal from Patil University.
- Assisted Hendrick in elaborating on fridge door design in background info.
- Crafted purpose statement:
“This report proposes to Panasonic about an innovative refrigerator design that characterises a shallower and wider configuration to increase accessibility for wheelchair-bound users, making it easier to retrieve items from the refrigerator.” - Created the “Analysis of the design” section, improved upon by team members and myself.
- Created and formatted Appendices and Figures.
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The official product listing by Out of Darts (n.d.) showcases the many features that are in the Momentum dart blaster. While its function is to simply launch foam darts at a target, the blaster can have its performance easily altered for the different game types present in the hobby, being able to adjust the muzzle velocity and the rate of fire. A video review shows that the Momentum has 2 pairs of flywheels and motors, and a solenoid all custom made for Momentum, running off an electronic speed controller (ESC) and an RP2040 control board that is responsible for the many firing modes. The review also mentions that the blaster is powered by a rechargeable 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery that is fitted in the pistol grip, and uses “Talon” magazines to load the foam darts (Goodman, 2022). The Momentum is a major step up from the Nerf blasters that populated the hobby a decade ago, in particular the first flywheel blaster, the Nerf Stryfe from 2013 (Nerf Wiki, n.d.), in terms of the improved designs in flywheel geometry and dart pusher system, though it comes at a high cost.
One of these improvements would be the development of the flywheel geometry in the Momentum. Upon closer inspection of the Stryfe’s internals, the flywheels are flat like a cylinder, as seen in a disassembly video by Laurino (2021), while the flywheels in the Momentum are concave, as seen in a video by Goodman (2022). This concavity helps to apply a uniform force on all sides of the dart, reducing the deformation of the dart, leading to a more stable flight trajectory and better accuracy when launching foam darts to tag an opponent (torukmakto4, 2017). As such, the Stryfe’s flat flywheel system takes a toll on the dart’s flight trajectory as it deforms the dart, performing inadequately when it comes to accurate long-distance shots.
A significant feature that the Momentum has would be the presence of the custom solenoid pusher. A solenoid pusher is like a piston, with its purpose being to push darts into the flywheels for the dart to be launched. Airzone (2019) suggests that a solenoid pusher is preferred as it is more consistent in rapidly pushing darts, has lesser moving parts hence being more reliable, and offers the tactile feel of recoil, similar to an actual firearm. Looking back at the Stryfe’s internals in the video by Laurino (2021), the pusher is a simple mechanism that is limited to a single dart fired for every trigger pull, while the Momentum’s solenoid pusher can be programmed and switched between multiple modes, and is capable of helping the Momentum achieve the quick 30 darts per second fire rate. Hence, the versatility of the solenoid pusher gives the Momentum an edge, while the Stryfe’s fire rate is limited by its user.
The Momentum’s multitude of features and technological development can only be obtained at a steep cost. While the custom parts and many years of development make it a very efficient dart blaster, it comes at a high cost of USD 650 on the Out of Darts store listing (n.d.), and the lack of part availability for repairing. Out of Darts is the sole supplier of the Momentum’s parts, and the very nature of the custom parts result in high costs if one were to repair it. Meanwhile, the Stryfe’s simplicity makes it extremely easy to repair, and given that it has been in circulation for almost a decade, there are companies and community members producing aftermarket parts at a low cost, making it easy to repair and even upgrade the Stryfe, with some community members like NerfGeek416 (2017) being able to match the performance of their modified Stryfes to that of the Momentum. A search on Carousell – a Singapore-based second-hand marketplace – shows that acquiring a Stryfe is cheaper and easier than the Momentum at a price range between SGD 15 – 40, despite the Stryfe being a discontinued model. This makes the Momentum a highly specialised dart blaster, designed for the heavily invested, while the Stryfe becomes a low barrier of entry into the hobby of flinging foam darts, with its upgradability keeping it current till date.
In conclusion, the Momentum’s high-tech design makes it one of the most sought after blasters on the market due to its proprietary designs in flywheels and pusher mechanisms, and is a testament to how the Nerf hobby has developed into a niche of its own.
References
Airzone. (2019, July 30) Solenoids or Gearbox pushers? Blasters by Airzone https://blastersbyairzone.com/2019/07/30/solenoids-or-gearbox-pushers/
Goodman, L. [OUT OF DARTS]. (2022, July 2) REVIEW: Eli Wu’s Momentum (Brushless Beast) [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfGjV7Z_Fk
Laurino, C. [Captain Xavier]. (2021, January 12) Monday Mod Tips – Stryfe – Reassembly Guide [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WypUncaoHOM
NerfGeek416. (2017, October 26) Eclipse: 200+ FPS flywheeler. NerfHaven http://nerfhaven.com/forums/topic/28019-eclipse-200-fps-flywheeler/
Nerf Wiki. (n.d.). Stryfe (N-strike elite). https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Stryfe_(N-Strike_Elite)
Out of Darts. (n.d.) Momentum Dual-stage Brushless Blaster by Eli Wu (PRE-ORDER) https://outofdarts.com/products/momentum-blaster-kit-by-eli-wu
torukmakto4. (2017, June 18). Project HY-con: A flywheel geometry development effort [part 1 of who the hell knows]. The Dart Zone http://torukmakto4.blogspot.com/2017/06/project-hy-con-flywheel-geometry.html
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The official product listing by Out of Darts (n.d.) showcases the many features that are in the Momentum dart blaster. While its function is to simply launch foam darts at a target, the blaster can have its performance easily altered for the different game types present in the hobby, being able to adjust the muzzle velocity and the rate of fire. A video review shows that the Momentum has 2 pairs of flywheels and motors, and a solenoid all custom made for Momentum, running off an electronic speed controller (ESC) and an RP2040 control board that is responsible for the many firing modes. The review also mentions that the blaster is powered by a rechargeable 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery that is fitted in the pistol grip, and uses “Talon” magazines to load the foam darts (Goodman, 2022). The Momentum is a major step up from the Nerf blasters that populated the hobby a decade ago, in particular the first flywheel blaster, the Nerf Stryfe from 2013 (Nerf Wiki, n.d.), in terms of the improved designs in flywheel geometry and dart pusher system, at a high cost.
One of these improvements would be the development of the flywheel geometry in the Momentum. Upon closer inspection of the Stryfe’s internals, the flywheels are flat like a cylinder, as seen in a disassembly video by Laurino (2021), while the flywheels in the Momentum are concave, as seen in a video by Goodman (2022). This concavity helps to apply a uniform force on all sides of the dart, reducing the deformation of the dart, leading to a more stable flight trajectory and better accuracy when launching foam darts to tag an opponent (torukmakto4, 2017). As such, the Stryfe’s flat flywheel system takes a toll on the dart’s flight trajectory as it deforms the dart, performing inadequately when it comes to accurate long-distance shots.
A significant feature that the Momentum has would be the presence of the custom solenoid pusher. A solenoid pusher is like a piston, with its purpose being to push darts into the flywheels for the dart to be launched. Airzone (2019) suggests that a solenoid pusher is preferred as it is more consistent in rapidly pushing darts, has lesser moving parts hence being more reliable, and offers the tactile feel of recoil, similar to an actual firearm. Looking back at the Stryfe’s internals in the video by Laurino (2021), the pusher is a simple mechanism that is limited to a single dart fired for every trigger pull, while the Momentum’s solenoid pusher can be programmed and switched between multiple modes, and is capable of helping the Momentum achieve the quick 30 darts per second fire rate. Hence, the versatility of the solenoid pusher gives the Momentum an edge, while the Stryfe’s fire rate is limited by its user.
The Momentum’s multitude of features and technological development can only be obtained at a steep cost. While the custom parts and many years of development make it a very efficient dart blaster, it comes at a high cost of USD 650 on the Out of Darts store listing (n.d.), and the lack of part availability for repairing. Out of Darts is the sole supplier of the Momentum’s parts, and the very nature of the custom parts result in high costs if one were to repair it. Meanwhile, the Stryfe’s simplicity makes it extremely easy to repair, and given that it has been in circulation for almost a decade, there are companies and community members producing aftermarket parts at a low cost, making it easy to repair and even upgrade the Stryfe, with some community members like NerfGeek416 (2017) being able to match the performance of their modified Stryfes to that of the Momentum. A search on Carousell – a Singapore-based second-hand marketplace – shows that acquiring a Stryfe is cheaper and easier than the Momentum, despite the Stryfe being a discontinued model. This makes the Momentum a highly specialised dart blaster, designed for the heavily invested, while the Stryfe becomes a low barrier of entry into the hobby of flinging foam darts, with its upgradability keeping it current till date.
In conclusion, the Momentum’s high-tech design makes it one of the most sought after blasters on the market due to its proprietary designs in flywheels and pusher mechanisms, and is a testament to how the Nerf hobby has developed into a niche of its own.
References
Airzone. (2019, July 30) Solenoids or Gearbox pushers? Blasters by Airzone https://blastersbyairzone.com/2019/07/30/solenoids-or-gearbox-pushers/
Goodman, L. [OUT OF DARTS]. (2022, July 2) REVIEW: Eli Wu’s Momentum (Brushless Beast) [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfGjV7Z_Fk
Laurino, C. [Captain Xavier]. (2021, January 12) Monday Mod Tips – Stryfe – Reassembly Guide [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WypUncaoHOM
NerfGeek416. (2017, October 26) Eclipse: 200+ FPS flywheeler. NerfHaven http://nerfhaven.com/forums/topic/28019-eclipse-200-fps-flywheeler/
Nerf Wiki. (n.d.). Stryfe (N-strike elite). https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Stryfe_(N-Strike_Elite)
Out of Darts. (n.d.) Momentum Dual-stage Brushless Blaster by Eli Wu (PRE-ORDER) https://outofdarts.com/products/momentum-blaster-kit-by-eli-wu
torukmakto4. (2017, June 18). Project HY-con: A flywheel geometry development effort [part 1 of who the hell knows]. The Dart Zone http://torukmakto4.blogspot.com/2017/06/project-hy-con-flywheel-geometry.html
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The official product listing by Out of Darts (n.d.) showcases the many features that are in the Momentum dart blaster. While its function is to simply launch foam darts at a target, the blaster can have its performance easily altered for the different game types present in the hobby, being able to adjust the muzzle velocity and the rate of fire. A video review shows that the Momentum has 2 pairs of flywheels and motors, and a solenoid all custom made for Momentum, running off an electronic speed controller (ESC) and an RP2040 control board that is responsible for the many firing modes. The review also mentions that the blaster is powered by a rechargeable 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery that is fitted in the pistol grip, and uses “Talon” magazines to load the foam darts (Goodman, 2022). The Momentum is a major step up from the Nerf blasters that populated the hobby a decade ago, in particular the first flywheel blaster, the Nerf Stryfe from 2013 (Nerf Wiki, n.d.), in terms of the improved designs in flywheel geometry and dart pusher system.
One of these improvements would be the development of the flywheel geometry in the Momentum. Upon closer inspection of the Stryfe’s internals, the flywheels are flat like a cylinder, as seen in a disassembly video by Laurino (2021), while the flywheels in the Momentum are concave, as seen in a video by Goodman (2022). This concavity helps to apply a uniform force on all sides of the dart, reducing the deformation of the dart, leading to a more stable flight trajectory and better accuracy when launching foam darts to tag an opponent (torukmakto4, 2017). As such, the Stryfe’s flat flywheel system takes a toll on the dart’s flight trajectory as it deforms the dart, performing inadequately when it comes to accurate long-distance shots.
A significant feature that the Momentum has would be the presence of the custom solenoid pusher. A solenoid pusher is like a piston, with its purpose being to push darts into the flywheels for the dart to be launched. Airzone (2019) suggests that a solenoid pusher is preferred as it is more consistent in rapidly pushing darts, has lesser moving parts hence being more reliable, and offers the tactile feel of recoil, similar to an actual firearm. Looking back at the Stryfe’s internals in the video by Laurino (2021), the pusher is a simple mechanism that is limited to a single dart fired for every trigger pull, while the Momentum’s solenoid pusher can be programmed and switched between multiple modes, and is capable of helping the Momentum achieve the quick 30 darts per second fire rate. Hence, the versatility of the solenoid pusher gives the Momentum an edge, while the Stryfe’s fire rate is limited by its user.
The Momentum’s multitude of features and technological development can only be obtained at a steep cost. While the custom parts and many years of development make it a very efficient dart blaster, it comes at a high cost of USD 650 on the Out of Darts store listing (n.d.), and the lack of part availability for repairing. Out of Darts is the sole supplier of the Momentum’s parts, and the very nature of the custom parts result in high costs if one were to repair it. Meanwhile, the Stryfe’s simplicity makes it extremely easy to repair, and given that it has been in circulation for almost a decade, there are companies and community members producing aftermarket parts at a low cost, making it easy to repair and even upgrade the Stryfe, with some community members like NerfGeek416 (2017) being able to match the performance of their modified Stryfes to that of the Momentum. A search on Carousell – a Singapore-based second-hand marketplace – shows that acquiring a Stryfe is cheaper and easier than the Momentum, despite the Stryfe being a discontinued model. This makes the Momentum a highly specialised dart blaster, designed for the heavily invested, while the Stryfe becomes a low barrier of entry into the hobby of flinging foam darts, with its upgradability keeping it current till date.
In conclusion, the Momentum’s high-tech design makes it one of the most sought after blasters on the market due to its proprietary designs in flywheels and pusher mechanisms, and is a testament to how the Nerf hobby has developed into a niche of its own.
References
Airzone. (2019, July 30) Solenoids or Gearbox pushers? Blasters by Airzone https://blastersbyairzone.com/2019/07/30/solenoids-or-gearbox-pushers/
Goodman, L. [OUT OF DARTS]. (2022, July 2) REVIEW: Eli Wu’s Momentum (Brushless Beast) [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfGjV7Z_Fk
Laurino, C. [Captain Xavier]. (2021, January 12) Monday Mod Tips – Stryfe – Reassembly Guide [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WypUncaoHOM
NerfGeek416. (2017, October 26) Eclipse: 200+ FPS flywheeler. NerfHaven http://nerfhaven.com/forums/topic/28019-eclipse-200-fps-flywheeler/
Nerf Wiki. (n.d.). Stryfe (N-strike elite). https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Stryfe_(N-Strike_Elite)
Out of Darts. (n.d.) Momentum Dual-stage Brushless Blaster by Eli Wu (PRE-ORDER) https://outofdarts.com/products/momentum-blaster-kit-by-eli-wu
torukmakto4. (2017, June 18). Project HY-con: A flywheel geometry development effort [part 1 of who the hell knows]. The Dart Zone http://torukmakto4.blogspot.com/2017/06/project-hy-con-flywheel-geometry.html
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The official product listing by Out of Darts (n.d.) showcases the many features that are in the Momentum dart blaster. While its function is to launch foam darts at a target, the blaster can have its performance easily altered for the different game types present in the hobby, being able to adjust the muzzle velocity and the rate of fire. The Momentum has 2 pairs of flywheels and motors, and a solenoid all custom made for Momentum, running off an electronic speed controller (ESC) and an RP2040 control board that is responsible for the many firing modes (Goodman, 2022). The blaster is powered by a rechargeable 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery. Given the few years of development, The Momentum is a major step up from the Nerf blasters that populated the hobby a decade ago, in particular the first flywheel blaster, the Nerf Stryfe from 2013 (Nerf Wiki, n.d.).
References
Goodman, L. [OUT OF DARTS]. (2022, July 2) REVIEW: Eli Wu’s Momentum (Brushless Beast) [Video] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfGjV7Z_Fk
Nerf Wiki. (n.d.). Stryfe (N-strike elite). https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Stryfe_(N-Strike_Elite)
Out of Darts. (n.d.) Momentum Dual-stage Brushless Blaster by Eli Wu (PRE-ORDER) https://outofdarts.com/products/momentum-blaster-kit-by-eli-wu
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- Ernest has prior experience in using and building nerf blasters with similar electronic hardware, and got the product listing of the Momentum.
- The team used Google Bard to get an overview regarding the Momentum’s features.
- The team did a general Google search for the Momentum, and managed to get two video features of the blaster.
- Watched the videos and the product listing for information to use
- Ernest managed to get wiring diagrams and technical drawings of dart blasters with similar electronic systems as reference for how the Momentum functions.
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Dear Professor Blackstone
Greetings, my name is Ernest Choo. I am a year 1 student studying mechanical engineering in your class of critical thinking and communication.
I graduated from Republic Polytechnic with a Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning in 2021, where I had to learn to use industry-specific equipment, such as assistive braking devices for climbing. This fascination with equipment and gadgets is present in my many hobbies, ranging from weekly lightsaber duels, to creating functional and cosmetic parts for an aquarium, with the common factor being my passion to tinker. Inspired by YouTube channels building absurd creations like “Hacksmith Industries” and “colinfurze”, I taught myself how to operate a 3d printer and create models for 3d printing during the COVID-19 pandemic Circuit Breaker event. Having been self-taught in 3d printing for about 4 years, I felt confident to take it further, and enrolled into mechanical engineering.
Coming from a polytechnic that requires daily PowerPoint presentations, and an industry where I would take on a facilitative or instructional role, I have developed my fluency in speech and also my confidence. Yet, this strength comes only when I am confident and comfortable in the spoken subject, or after I had time to prepare for the topic, as such my weakness shows during conversations and presentations, when the talking points would just be at the tip of my tongue.
In attending this class, I would want to further develop my ability to present myself on the fly. As mentioned before, my confidence comes only in comfortable settings or situations I have prepared for, so in taking this class I hope to be able to prepare for more situations, or be comfortable in more situations. Through your teaching, I would also hope to learn how to read the other person, being able to adapt my conversation to be more convincing towards the other person.
Yours Sincerely,
Ernest Choo
[updated 20 Sep 2023]