Inspiration
We wanted to make a hardware hack that would allow for inputs to be provided by a physical sensor, in this case a joystick.
What it does
The calculator takes in user input using the joystick to navigate through the periodic table of elements, and it balances the chemical equation built by the user using linear algebra.
How we built it
All of the physical components (joystick, LCD display) are wired to an Arduino and some breadboards.
Challenges we ran into
It was difficult working through our experience gaps, especially with the type of project we chose being so technically complex and involved.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We're proud to have the RREF algorithm functional and to have the physical component semi-functional--it just needed more time.
What we learned
We learned a lot about programming as a group and the challenges that comes with that, in addition to having two group members starting to learn C++ from scratch.
What's next for Chemical Equation Balancer
Hopefully to get it into a cleaner looking body!
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