3/15
Over the weekend, my mentor and I finished my servo and nozzle apparatus. The servo has gotten a massive overhaul and is now considerably more customized than it was before. The nozzle was also changed. Images of the changes will be uploaded onto my blog in the "Construction Progress" section. Also, I worked in the Media Center today on my script for my presentations which I just learned are tomorrow. I will, however, be giving my presentation on Wednesday.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Preliminary Design
Figure 1: Designing Bellows (Esque) Foot Pump
Figure 2: Cutting Wood For the Pump
Figure 3: Adjusting the Drill Press
Figure 4: Utilizing Drill Press to Alter Pump
Figure 5: Back View of Preliminary Servo and Nozzle Design
Figure 6: Preliminary Servo and Nozzle Apparatus Design
Friday, March 12, 2010
Weekly Update 3/8- 3/12
3/8
Today we could not work on our design. Instead we took a saftey tour so that we could take the safety test tomorrow.
3/12
Today we attached the hinges to my partner's pump. After several failed attempts (the boards were repeatedly uneven due to their angular cuts), we finally found a method that works and screwed them in. We also tested the CPR mask piece to see if it could withstand 30 PSI. It passed.
Today we could not work on our design. Instead we took a saftey tour so that we could take the safety test tomorrow.
3/12
Today we attached the hinges to my partner's pump. After several failed attempts (the boards were repeatedly uneven due to their angular cuts), we finally found a method that works and screwed them in. We also tested the CPR mask piece to see if it could withstand 30 PSI. It passed.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Weekly Update 3/1- 3/5
3/1
Thursday and Friday were spent at home, due to the snow day. We are going to have to step up the progress this week to make up for lost time.
3/5
Today I presented once more. I redid my presentation from last marking period for a new grade, since I did not do so well last time. I believe I did considerably better this time around.
Thursday and Friday were spent at home, due to the snow day. We are going to have to step up the progress this week to make up for lost time.
3/5
Today I presented once more. I redid my presentation from last marking period for a new grade, since I did not do so well last time. I believe I did considerably better this time around.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Weekly Update 2/22-2/26
2/23
Today, I made contact with the director of the Technology DARE, Mr. Caldwell. I asked whether or not my customized security camera servo would be acceptable for the competition. Mr. Caldwell acknowledged the customizations and said that it should be fine given the amount of improvements and innovations from the pre-fabricated servo.
Today, I made contact with the director of the Technology DARE, Mr. Caldwell. I asked whether or not my customized security camera servo would be acceptable for the competition. Mr. Caldwell acknowledged the customizations and said that it should be fine given the amount of improvements and innovations from the pre-fabricated servo.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Weekly Update 2/16- 2/19
2/16
Today, I worked on updating my blog by adding all of the necessary images to each of my posts. My partner's part of the project has not been completed, so we cannot start a few of the things we have planned for the week. However, more improvements have been made to the servo, and such positive actions will be perpetuated, as I plan on taking the servo home every day to tweak it.
2/17
My instructors say that I am finished with my bid process, as I have already purchased all of my components.
Today, I worked on updating my blog by adding all of the necessary images to each of my posts. My partner's part of the project has not been completed, so we cannot start a few of the things we have planned for the week. However, more improvements have been made to the servo, and such positive actions will be perpetuated, as I plan on taking the servo home every day to tweak it.
2/17
My instructors say that I am finished with my bid process, as I have already purchased all of my components.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Weekly Update 2/8- 2/12
2/8
A mostly finished product has been assembled for the servo. Today, we tested it in the systems lab. We hope to continue to experiment and improve it over the next week. This week will be all about the servo and arena setup.
2/12
This week was not dedicated to the servo unfortunately. The weather kept us from school Wednesday and Thursday. Also, on friday, most people were absent because of the school closings in Middletown. This is a setback, but I believe we will be fine with a recovery effort.
A mostly finished product has been assembled for the servo. Today, we tested it in the systems lab. We hope to continue to experiment and improve it over the next week. This week will be all about the servo and arena setup.
2/12
This week was not dedicated to the servo unfortunately. The weather kept us from school Wednesday and Thursday. Also, on friday, most people were absent because of the school closings in Middletown. This is a setback, but I believe we will be fine with a recovery effort.
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