Majority Vote Project

Landon Everhart and John Kanaan

11/7/14
Mr. Bacher (Digitial Electronics A Day)

Overview/Abstract:
The purpose of this project was to put everything we have learned in class together into
one activity. John and I combined what we learned about truth tables, circuits, Boolean algebra,
and breadboarding into completing this project. We got more hands on experience with things
such as Multisim and using breadboards. This helped us learn how to better use these
resources. This project basically was for us to demonstrate the ability to take what we learned
and apply it.

Materials:
Engineering Notebook, Pen, Multisim, Breadboard, myDAQ, Mr. Bacher.

Procedure:
I began this project by reading the introduction to the project. After retaining the
introduction, I created a truth table based off the information provided. Using this truth table I
created an un-simplified logic expression. I then created and sketched out an AOI logic circuit
based off this un-simplified expression. To test this circuit and make sure it was correct, I used
Multisim to remake my circuit and make sure it worked as expected. Next, I began to simplify
the logic expression using Boolean algebra and created a much smaller logic expression. I then
designed and sketched another AOI logic circuit in my engineering notebook, but this time it
was for the simplified expression. I once again tested the circuit using Multisim. Finally, John
and I breadboarded our simplified AOI circuit and checked it using the truth table.

Concepts:
The concepts covered in this project include creating truth tables and making logic
expressions from them. Converting logic expressions into AOI circuits and testing them on
Multisim is another concept. Also, using Boolean algebra to simplify a logic expression and
breadboarding a circuit are concepts.

Summary:

This project was interesting and I learned a lot from it. I moved through the beginning
steps of the project easily. I ran into a few problems when simplifying the logic expression with
Boolean algebra. After working through it a few times I finally worked it down all the way. John
and I also ran into a few problems while breadboarding, which I believe came mainly from
organization of wires. After organizing everything, the breadboard worked perfectly. A pro of
this project was the learning process and how it helped connect all the things we recently
learned. There were not many cons besides the fact that it took a bit of time. If I were to do this
project again, I would work on my Boolean algebra a bit and organize my breadboard better.