CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The research design that will be use in this study is experimental type. The

researchers will use experimental type. It is suitable in distinguishing the protein present

in watermelon seeds as an alternative source of vitamins. It is also suitable for extracting

the amount of protein in watermelon seeds.

Research Setting

This study will be conducted in the computer laboratory in Gusa Regional

Science High School – X (GRSHS-X). GRSH-X is a school that is being supervised by

the Department of Education (DepEd), and is a public high school.

Figure 3. Aerial

view of Gusa Regional Science High School

Data Collection Method

Gathering. There are a few tools that are required for assembly. The

researchers will gather the materials that are going to be used for the products

set-up. The materials to be used are the soldering iron, solder, multimeter, flash

diagonal cutters solder sucker, 5V boost converter, 8 pin socket, power supply

capacitor, Bypass capacitor, 3.3K resistor, 75K resistor, 49.9 K resistor, Schottky

Diode, 10 H power indicator, USB type A female jack, 4 type D batteries, 2 AA

battery, battery holder, and circuit board.

1. Soldering Iron

It is a fusible metal alloy with a melting point of 90° to 450° (190 to 840 °F), in

which it is melted to join metallic surfaces and is especially useful in

electronics and plumbing. It is used in the study as the device used to solder

the electronic components together.

Figure 4. Soldering Iron

2. Solder
Solder is a metallic "glue" that holds the parts together and forms a

connection that allows electrical current to flow. Only the solder melts, not the

parts that are being soldered. It will be used in out study to connect the

Figure 5. Solder

3. Multimeter

A multimeter is an electronic tool used to measure voltage, amps and

resistance across circuits.By attaching two leads to different parts of an

electrical system, professionals can use multimeters to detect levels of

voltage and resistance, or changes in electrical currents.This tool may

also be known as a volt-ohm meter or volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM). This

deviced is used I the study to test to measure the voltage of the two outer

pins of the USB connector.

 Figure 6. Multimeter

4. Diagonal Cutters

They are small hand tools originally designed for electricians to cut small

wires (they are generally not used to grab or turn anything). The plane

defined by the cutting edges of the jaws intersects the joint rivet at an

angle or "on a diagonal", hence the name. The researchers intended to

use the cutter to cut off excess leads from the solder so that it would not

look messy.

Figure 7. Diagonal Cutters

5. Resistors

The resistor is a passive electrical component to create resistance in the

flow of electric current. In almost all electrical networks and electronic

 circuits they can be found. The resistance is measured in ohms. An ohm is

the resistance that occurs when a current of one ampere passes through a

resistor with a one volt drop across its terminals.

Figure 8. Resistors

6. Diode

The key function of an ideal diode is to control the direction of current-flow.

Current passing through a diode can only go in one direction, called the

forward direction. Current trying to flow the reverse direction is blocked.

They're like the one-way valve of electronics. The researcher will use this

used to make sure energy is transferred in only one direction-from the

batteries to the USB port.

 Figure 9. Diode

7. Ceramic Capacitor

A ceramic capacitor uses a ceramic material as the dielectric. Ceramics

were one of the first materials to be used in the production of capacitors,

as it was a known insulator. The C1 capacitor helps stabilize the output

voltage, and filters out high frequency noise so that the 5V output is nice

and smooth. And the C2 capacitor used to stabilize the internal reference

of the boost converter chip. This keeps the chip stable so that it will

generate a voltage as precise as possible.

Figure 10. Ceramic Capacitor

8. Integrated Circuits
 Allows chips to be inserted and removed without the use of a soldering

iron. The researchers will use this to protects the chip and allow the

researchers to replace the integrated circuit if there are any problems.

Figure 11. Integrated Circuit

9. Electrolytic Capacitor

It is a type of capacitor that uses an electrolyte to achieve a larger capacitance

than other capacitor types. An electrolyte is a liquid or gel containing a high

concentration of ions. This will help the researchers to smooth both the input and

output voltages, to keep them stable during the up-conversion and are used for

low frequency noise.

Figure 12. Electrolytic Capacitor

10. Power Inductor

 It resists a change in the flow of electrons. In the study, the researchers will be

integrating this by the DC/DC converter chip to store and convert power from low

voltages to high.

Figure 13. Power Inductor

11. Battery Holder

A battery holder is one or more compartments or chambers for holding a battery.

For dry cells, the holder must also make electrical contact with the battery

terminals. It will be used the researchers to house the AA batteries and connect

it’s wires to the printed circuit for it to supply power and charge mobile devices.

Figure 12. Battery Holder

12. DC/DC Boost Converter Chip

 DC-DC converter chips provide a regulated DC voltage output from a different,

unregulated input voltage and are used in power management applications. The

researchers intended to use this with the help of the power inductor to store and

convert power from low to high voltages.

Soldering. The researchers will solder the the resistors, the ceramic capacitor, diodes,

female USB port, IC socket, power inductor, the two electrolytic capacitors, the wires of

the AA battery holder, and finally, the boost converter chip on the printed circuit board

using a soldering iron. At this phase, Sir Nolan will help the researchers on soldering the

chips on the printed circuit with his knowledge about electronics.

Testing. At this phase, the researchers will test the product that will be created. There

will be two phases of testing. The first test will determine if whether or not the product

can charge mobile devices, and will include the insertion of the two AA batteries. The

second test will be conducted after the final assembly of the product, which will include

the use of the solar panel and the use of the two type D batteries.

Final Assembly. The final assembly will be conducted if the testing of the initial product

won’t be successful and if the main objective of the study will not be achieved. This

phase will include the making of the container of the device by binding the acrylic sheets

together using caulk. The solar panel would be integrated in this phase. And lastly, it will

also include the set up of the device where it will position of the, cellphone holder,

circuits, wirings, and batteries would be finalized.