10/27
This week I have to update my blog for presentations to make sure all of my logs are up to date and that everything else is in order so I appear prepared for my presentation. I also have to make some additions to my script for presentations to improve upon what I presented informally.
10/30
I presented recently and did fairly well. I recieved a 93 for my presentation, which is a large portion of my grade. Now I must get ready for the requirements of the second marking period.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Mentor Contact 4 and 5
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 10/28/09
Contact: Paul Fischer (Father), Personal Visit
Reference: Nozzle Design
Questions: How do grooves and bumps affect nozzles?
Discussion:
Today, my father and I dissected more nozzles. We discovered that some of the nozzles have different grooves and bumps within the design that change the output of the fluid flowing through them. However, these outcomes are all ones that are unnecessary for my design. These outputs resulted in wider spraying of the fluid or even a mist.
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 11/28/09
Contact: Glen O'Heir (Uncle)
Reference: Circuitry
Questions: What do I need to make a circuit?
Discussion:
My uncle Glen also visited today as well, all the way from Flushing, Queens. He assisted me in comprising a list of all the supplies I needed to construct the circuit and the control panel. He taught me some more hands on basics to circuitry and even helped me create my very first simple circuit. My uncle will come back at a later date to help me build the real thing, once I get all of my supplies.
Date: 10/28/09
Contact: Paul Fischer (Father), Personal Visit
Reference: Nozzle Design
Questions: How do grooves and bumps affect nozzles?
Discussion:
Today, my father and I dissected more nozzles. We discovered that some of the nozzles have different grooves and bumps within the design that change the output of the fluid flowing through them. However, these outcomes are all ones that are unnecessary for my design. These outputs resulted in wider spraying of the fluid or even a mist.
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 11/28/09
Contact: Glen O'Heir (Uncle)
Reference: Circuitry
Questions: What do I need to make a circuit?
Discussion:
My uncle Glen also visited today as well, all the way from Flushing, Queens. He assisted me in comprising a list of all the supplies I needed to construct the circuit and the control panel. He taught me some more hands on basics to circuitry and even helped me create my very first simple circuit. My uncle will come back at a later date to help me build the real thing, once I get all of my supplies.
Mentor Contact 3
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 10/24/09
Contact: Paul Fischer (Father), Personal Visit
Reference: Nozzle Design
Questions: How does a nozzle function?
Discussion:
Today, I worked with my father (my nozzle mentor) on more dissections of nozzles. We hoped to further understand the inner workings of the design. The nozzles we opened up appeared the same inside as it did on the outside. We are going to open up more nozzles to see if perhaps the inside could have some sort of grooves or something of the like that would improve the air flow.
Date: 10/24/09
Contact: Paul Fischer (Father), Personal Visit
Reference: Nozzle Design
Questions: How does a nozzle function?
Discussion:
Today, I worked with my father (my nozzle mentor) on more dissections of nozzles. We hoped to further understand the inner workings of the design. The nozzles we opened up appeared the same inside as it did on the outside. We are going to open up more nozzles to see if perhaps the inside could have some sort of grooves or something of the like that would improve the air flow.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Mentor Contact 1 and 2
Today I met with both my mentors, my uncle, Glen, and my father, Paul. My uncle Glen is an electrician of some renown and my father is a retired twenty two year retiree from the New York Fire Department.
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 10/24/09
Contact: Glen O'Heir (Uncle), Phone call
Reference: Circuitry
Questions: How do I make circuits?
Discussion:
I discussed with my uncle Glen about the electronic component of my project, the control panel. He will show me how to properly wire the circuits when I meet with him at a later date. He explained to me that it is relatively simple to complete and he can show me how I need to go about accomplishing it.
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 10/24/09
Contact: Paul Fischer (Father)
Reference: Nozzle Design
Questions: How does the inside of a nozzle look?
Discussion:
My father gave me several different nozzles that we have begun to dissect to figure out exactly how the nozzle works. He has some knowledge of nozzles from his work, constantly dealing with the fire hoses. Both air and water fall under the category of fluids, so the concepts should be similar for each different type of nozzle.
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 10/24/09
Contact: Glen O'Heir (Uncle), Phone call
Reference: Circuitry
Questions: How do I make circuits?
Discussion:
I discussed with my uncle Glen about the electronic component of my project, the control panel. He will show me how to properly wire the circuits when I meet with him at a later date. He explained to me that it is relatively simple to complete and he can show me how I need to go about accomplishing it.
Student: Anthony Fischer
Date: 10/24/09
Contact: Paul Fischer (Father)
Reference: Nozzle Design
Questions: How does the inside of a nozzle look?
Discussion:
My father gave me several different nozzles that we have begun to dissect to figure out exactly how the nozzle works. He has some knowledge of nozzles from his work, constantly dealing with the fire hoses. Both air and water fall under the category of fluids, so the concepts should be similar for each different type of nozzle.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Weekly Update 10/22 and 10/23
10/22
The model is complete and has been submitted. I have began and finished my script for my informal report of progress presentation. I am to describe my project to the class within a four to six minute time period and ready and display my blog.
10/23
I presented today. I think I went a little over the alloted time period, but so did everyone else. I presented past the bell, into lunch period, but I got it finished. I did not radiate confidence this time and did not excel in my public speaking abilities, but I got the job done.
The model is complete and has been submitted. I have began and finished my script for my informal report of progress presentation. I am to describe my project to the class within a four to six minute time period and ready and display my blog.
10/23
I presented today. I think I went a little over the alloted time period, but so did everyone else. I presented past the bell, into lunch period, but I got it finished. I did not radiate confidence this time and did not excel in my public speaking abilities, but I got the job done.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Weekly Update 10/14 and 10/16
10/14
Today, I have designed a model (conceptually, not physically) that would be constructed from several different materials. The scale will be dependant upon what materials will be use to create the model.
10/16
I have decided to fabricate the model out of wood, carving and sanding the figure to accurately represent the design. The model will be a slightly smaller scale than 1":1", perhaps at .75":1". I will be using a wooden dowel to create the model. I will use the band saw to cut down the overall length, and I will be using the sander to file down the center of the nozzle for the chokepoint. Sandpaper will be used to smooth out the model.
Today, I have designed a model (conceptually, not physically) that would be constructed from several different materials. The scale will be dependant upon what materials will be use to create the model.
10/16
I have decided to fabricate the model out of wood, carving and sanding the figure to accurately represent the design. The model will be a slightly smaller scale than 1":1", perhaps at .75":1". I will be using a wooden dowel to create the model. I will use the band saw to cut down the overall length, and I will be using the sander to file down the center of the nozzle for the chokepoint. Sandpaper will be used to smooth out the model.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Weekly Update 10/6 and 10/9
10/6
This week, production of my model has been the main undertaking I havae begun. The model of the combination nozzle must be completed for the twenty first of the month.
10/9
I have been trying to decide which material to use to construct the nozzle. I am also thinking about the scale that the model will be.
This week, production of my model has been the main undertaking I havae begun. The model of the combination nozzle must be completed for the twenty first of the month.
10/9
I have been trying to decide which material to use to construct the nozzle. I am also thinking about the scale that the model will be.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Weekly Update 9/29 and 10/2
9/29
This week I have furthered my work on my alternate solutions, as once again my project has been altered. The Technology D.A.R.E. project has become more complex with the addition of a control panel to operate the movements of the tube and nozzle. Initially, it was widely believed that the pneumatic system could be moved simply by hand, as the photographs of the event that we recieved prior to the start of the assignment led us to believe.
10/2
Also, additional illustrations were concieved for the alternate solutions. Isometric images will soon be added to the blog as well as a few schematics for a control panel.
This week I have furthered my work on my alternate solutions, as once again my project has been altered. The Technology D.A.R.E. project has become more complex with the addition of a control panel to operate the movements of the tube and nozzle. Initially, it was widely believed that the pneumatic system could be moved simply by hand, as the photographs of the event that we recieved prior to the start of the assignment led us to believe.
10/2
Also, additional illustrations were concieved for the alternate solutions. Isometric images will soon be added to the blog as well as a few schematics for a control panel.
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