Sunday, February 12, 2012

Hardware Post

My idea is for a machine that would teach basketball players how to properly shoot free throws. It would be able to adjust height depending on the height of the user. Once activating, it would shoot a perfect free throw each time, demonstrating the correct method of shooting one to people who don’t shoot them well.



Essentially, being a robot with a specified function, this machine is a computer. So, what hardware is chosen for its building will be essential to its functionality. I feel that the machine will need a good power supply unit. The reason is that with a machine that has so many options as to preference in its function, it is essential that none of its components fail, which could happen if the power supply unit fails. Also, good power supply units can contain circuitry that prevent damage to the other components of the computer. It will also provide a more stable power distribution, which will act as another precaution to ensure the machine does not overheat.


Obviously, a quality processor is also important for this particular machine. The machine's processor must be able to function quickly and correctly, in order to ensure an efficient and satisfying product. An Intel processor will likely be needed, as they tend to be of high quality. The speed of the machine is positively crucial to its success on the market because those using the machine cannot afford to wait so long for it to be ready to function, nor will they purchase it if they need to. Therefore, a good processor is critical to how many machines will be able to be sold.


A final element that the free throw machine is in dire need of is a good and well-functioning hard drive. The reason is because one of the options users will have with the machine is to save their preferences as to height of the machine and speed at which it shoots. A good hard drive will be able to accompany the complexity of these settings saved to memory. It would ensure a speedy access to the previous settings by the user as opposed to having to set them every single time, which, of course, maximizes effectiveness of the machine. 

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