Mock Video #1

This week in ISM, I completely finished both prosthetic legs during my mentor visit and recorded the first Mock Video of my Final Presentation Night speech. During my mentor visit, Mr. Wilson and I discussed how the electronic pump works for the vacuum and added the final pieces to my Final Product. To change the air pressure within the socket, an individual uses a remote to power on the electronic pump and set the specific air pressure they would like to maintain. Then, the pump starts pulling air out until the desired air pressure is reached, notifying the user of its progress through a series of buzzes. If there is an air gap in the leg or some other form of failure, the pump immediately shuts off and the remote emits a warning, which basically saves power and increases the lifetime of the pump. Without this mechanism, the pump would keep trying to pull air out but would never be able to reach the set air pressure, because there's a leak within the sleeve. In regards to my Mock Video, I didn't have any trouble reaching the time criteria of 20-25 minutes, but my speech wasn't as smooth as I would've liked. Before FPN, I want to work on my movement, because I usually move very little during my speeches, and on my pacing, because I would like to spend more time discussing my Original Work, Final Product, and overall mentorship and ISM experience. This upcoming week, I'll continue to fine-tune my FPN speech and presentation, hand-deliver or mail all my invitations, and consider how I want to arrange my room for this event.