Need help with idea for final year project

[Dukelord]

Hi there...I'm a final year student studying Computer Engineering in Africa and I need help coming up with something for my final year project cos honestly,I'm clueless as to what I'm gonna do.I want to do seomthing that requires me to simulate...I can't construct any design or circuitry as I can't afford that components.I also want something that is programming-oriented.I would have loved to implement it through Linux,but I don't know how to use Linux....or Unix.Could someone pls help me.I wanna do something unique and cool but honestly,I don't know where to start.Thanks folks.

[RZetlin]

What are your requirements and outline for your final project?

[dynamicVoidMain]

what Zetlin said

I'd hate to see you fail because of my ill informed 'idea'...

[Dukelord]

It has to be something not related to web design or software development.....anything hardware,networking as long as I can simulate it perfectly.I can't afford to buy any components for model design or circuitry design.

[RZetlin]

Originally Posted by Dukelord

It has to be something not related to web design or software development.....anything hardware,networking as long as I can simulate it perfectly.I can't afford to buy any components for model design or circuitry design.

Your assignment requirements contradicts what your want to do.

You say you want to do programming yet your requirements states it can't be related to web design or software development.

So I am confused as to what are your requirements?

Are you permitted to use programming languages like C, C++, VB or Java?

Are you permitted to use scripting languages like Javascript, or ASP?

Are you permitted to use databases like SQL, Oracle or Access?

What kind of materials can you use?

What kind of resources do you have access now?

Is your field into programming computers or more like putting together wires and circuits?

[mxgmer]

If you can round up a few older Pentiums you could look into building a cluster (using Linux) and demonstrate parallel computing on the cheap. The software is free and even in your country P60s through P100s should be fairly easy to come by (3 or 4 should do it and you could even borrow them from your school if they'd be accommadating). Not high tech, but a practical demonstration. Check out this link http://www.mosix.org/ for some info. Makes for an impressive demo but not terrribly complicated. Good luck with whatever you chose.

[shafeen]

can u demonstrate a project on overclocking?? its easy and dman cheap all u need is a computer and a cooling system(if nneedeD)

[Dukelord]

Originally Posted by RZetlin

Your assignment requirements contradicts what your want to do.

You say you want to do programming yet your requirements states it can't be related to web design or software development.

So I am confused as to what are your requirements?

Are you permitted to use programming languages like C, C++, VB or Java?

Are you permitted to use scripting languages like Javascript, or ASP?

Are you permitted to use databases like SQL, Oracle or Access?

What kind of materials can you use?

What kind of resources do you have access now?

Is your field into programming computers or more like putting together wires and circuits?

I'm permitted to use any programming language as long as my project is hardware inclined....
I can also go into networking and mobile devices too...
Honestly...the best resources I have is the internet...
The school library is not so updated with current trends in the IT field
My field is Computer Engineering....
It can involve both programming computers and circuitry design,but like I said earlier,I can't afford the money for the components of a circuit....hell I cn barely eat as it is This is Africa folks...I wanna do something that I can simulate.I could really use some help here regarding my final yer project

Originally Posted by mxgmer

If you can round up a few older Pentiums you could look into building a cluster (using Linux) and demonstrate parallel computing on the cheap. The software is free and even in your country P60s through P100s should be fairly easy to come by (3 or 4 should do it and you could even borrow them from your school if they'd be accommadating). Not high tech, but a practical demonstration. Check out this link http://www.mosix.org/ for some info. Makes for an impressive demo but not terrribly complicated. Good luck with whatever you chose.

Now this i can't afford...lol.Thanks for the help though.I'm grateful.I just don't have the cash to round them up.I have to go for something within my limit and resources

Originally Posted by shafeen

can u demonstrate a project on overclocking?? its easy and dman cheap all u need is a computer and a cooling system(if nneedeD)

Could you please be more specific?This sounds interesting.Pls put in mind that I wanna go for a challenging project not something mediocre...

[Coolsvilleman]

Dude if your not willing to pay for anything they how do you expect to do anything? btw if you can get money for tuition you can get money for projects.

[Dukelord]

Originally Posted by Coolsvilleman

Dude if your not willing to pay for anything they how do you expect to do anything? btw if you can get money for tuition you can get money for projects.

I sponsor myself through college....I don't wanna sound touchy but you have no idea how hard life can be here so you wouldn't understand....The dept know that there are people like us who have things very difficult for us,that's why I have the option to simulate.If over the course of time,I find out that I have no option but to design one or two circuits,no problem,I will tailor things towards that.But right now,I don't have a dime to my name and as such it's more cost-effective if I simulate.Btw...circuitry components can be preety damn expensive here and some important components can't be found here but can only be ordered abroad.I just can't afford that.I hope you understand now.Thanks

[RZetlin]

I don't know if you have taken any course in system development lifecycle, but I recommend that you do some reading on system development.

I suggest that you go and do research on a system whether it be a sales system to process order or a payroll system to process cheques so that you can focus on something to simulate.

My project suggestion is to create a virtual host with virtual clients connecting to the host to simulate and monitor the process and network performance.

But the first step is to figure out what do you want kind of system do you want to simulate.

Here is a list of suggestions:

Voting system
Payroll system
Invoice system
Order system
Book inventory system
Sales system
Restaurant order system
Train Scheduling system
School Course Database system
Vacation Booking system
Library tracking system

[Dukelord]

Originally Posted by RZetlin

I don't know if you have taken any course in system development lifecycle, but I recommend that you do some reading on system development.

I suggest that you go and do research on a system whether it be a sales system to process order or a payroll system to process cheques so that you can focus on something to simulate.

My project suggestion is to create a virtual host with virtual clients connecting to the host to simulate and monitor the process and network performance.

But the first step is to figure out what do you want kind of system do you want to simulate.

Here is a list of suggestions:

Voting system
Payroll system
Invoice system
Order system
Book inventory system
Sales system
Restaurant order system
Train Scheduling system
School Course Database system
Vacation Booking system
Library tracking system

This is very interesting man.I will send you a PM.I wanna know more about this.Pls reply asap ok.Thank you.

[RZetlin]

What else do you need to know?

I haven't done a project that requires a simulation of client and host networking performance that is built from scratch.

I can offer suggestions, but I can't do your homework for you.

I already have my fill of school final projects.

[Dukelord]

Originally Posted by RZetlin

What else do you need to know?

I haven't done a project that requires a simulation of client and host networking performance that is built from scratch.

I can offer suggestions, but I can't do your homework for you.

I already have my fill of school final projects.

I don't what you to "do my homework for me"....I just want you to elaborate more on the project and if I decide to choose it,how to start going about it.I sent you a PM.Pls reply.Thanks

[shafeen]

[quote=Dukelord;1024301Could you please be more specific?This sounds interesting.Pls put in mind that I wanna go for a challenging project not something mediocre...[/quote]
well if u havent chosen ur topic yet.............
the main emphaisis of ocing project is to be layed on its cooling systems
here is the main structure of the overcloking project it is divided into 4 subtopics
1. overview ie intor abt it ,fsb ,speed multipier etc
2.cooling:- the main topic u can make an water cooling system>>>coz it looks a bit of hifi than installing 6 to 7 fans<<< if u want it could be real cheap if u make ur own
3.checking stability of the system and running some programmes to show improvements
4 long time effects like effect on the proccesor and damages done due to overheat and etc

pm me if u want to know some more abt ocing

well if cost factor matters for you the onlything which can cause you some bucks is the water cooling system. its cost?? well i dont have much info abt it here is a list of parts u need to bulid one is some pipes,2 or 3 small pumps and a small tank of 1 lt volume((if u dont prefer to use water bottle to store water))

[RZetlin]

Originally Posted by Dukelord

I don't what you to "do my homework for me"....I just want you to elaborate more on the project and if I decide to choose it,how to start going about it.I sent you a PM.Pls reply.Thanks

What you want to simulate is how a real world system works.

If it's an book ordering system like amazon.com, you have to research how does a system works from ordering a book to shipping it out to the customer.

It's your project. You have to set out the scope, objectives and limitations on it.

Don't you have a teacher for assistance?

[Dukelord]

Originally Posted by RZetlin

What you want to simulate is how a real world system works.

If it's an book ordering system like amazon.com, you have to research how does a system works from ordering a book to shipping it out to the customer.

It's your project. You have to set out the scope, objectives and limitations on it.

Don't you have a teacher for assistance?

I do have a lecturer who will be my project supervisor....
But we the project students are required to come up with our project ideas.

Originally Posted by shafeen

well if u havent chosen ur topic yet.............
the main emphaisis of ocing project is to be layed on its cooling systems
here is the main structure of the overcloking project it is divided into 4 subtopics
1. overview ie intor abt it ,fsb ,speed multipier etc
2.cooling:- the main topic u can make an water cooling system>>>coz it looks a bit of hifi than installing 6 to 7 fans<<< if u want it could be real cheap if u make ur own
3.checking stability of the system and running some programmes to show improvements
4 long time effects like effect on the proccesor and damages done due to overheat and etc

pm me if u want to know some more abt ocing

well if cost factor matters for you the onlything which can cause you some bucks is the water cooling system. its cost?? well i dont have much info abt it here is a list of parts u need to bulid one is some pipes,2 or 3 small pumps and a small tank of 1 lt volume((if u dont prefer to use water bottle to store water))

This sounds interesting,but what is the project trying to achieve apart from the demonstration of how overclocking works?I don't wannna do something mediocre,but this your idea intrigues me.

[shafeen]

well to sya really the project ries to explain two things
1 u gussed it how ocing works
2 how to save money by doing ocing ie u dont need a frequent update

btw u can also make a 5th topic on the saving money aspect of ocing

as i said u in pm here is a file which might help

the 1 one contains all info abt ocing the second one is a diagram of how water cooling works ((i don know much abt water cooling i just drawn my self a bmp file to show to u how it "could" work))

and u need to consult some proffesional here at ngemu abt water cooling




btw i posted file abt ocing in this thread in h/w forum

"""help me with ocing i am noob""" u can dwnld it from there

[Dukelord]

Thank you so much.In the diagram what does "pup1" and "pup2 stand for?I didn't see any documentation.Could you pls explain what the schematic for me?Do you know someone in Ngemu who is an expert on overclocking?Thanks a lot man.

[firyace]

Originally Posted by shafeen

well to sya really the project ries to explain two things
1 u gussed it how ocing works
2 how to save money by doing ocing ie u dont need a frequent update

btw u can also make a 5th topic on the saving money aspect of ocing

as i said u in pm here is a file which might help

the 1 one contains all info abt ocing the second one is a diagram of how water cooling works ((i don know much abt water cooling i just drawn my self a bmp file to show to u how it "could" work))

and u need to consult some proffesional here at ngemu abt water cooling




btw i posted file abt ocing in this thread in h/w forum

"""help me with ocing i am noob""" u can dwnld it from there

Dude, you are really off-topic with what he is trying to do on his project. Basically you would get a zero for showing ocing on a university project .

As for an idea, you could try creating assembly codes for a "simulated" machinery, which in this case; a hardware. However, you don't even need the hardware, as you can run it in your beloved compiler and explain to the prof on the report how it binds to the real-life machinery.

If the explanation is detailed enough, you don't need to afford a single penny in paying hardware.

You can also program in C++ and showed how it implements in an robotic machinery too. Anyways, good luck on the project!