Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Day # 11

After testing our project, it did not work out. The pvc pipes broke apart, and we had to put the air cannon back together. We used new pieces of pvc to make the air cannon tighter for next class. All in all, we are not going to finish before March 1st.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Day # 10

Today we put the air cannon together. We used sealing tape and pvc cement to make sure the pieces are air sealed and tight. For next class, we plan to test it and try to fix any problems that we see. We also plan to finish our research paper and website.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Day # 9

Today we began our project like we planned. We placed an end cap on our chamber, and we plan to drill a hole for the air valve. To shoot it, you simply fill the chamber with air and turn the valve, which releases the compressed air.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Day # 8

Today we worked on deciding what design to use as a group. After doing the questionare for building the prototyope, our first design took the most votes. Next class, we plan to begin working on the project.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Day # 7

Today, I started to plan the webpage for our group. However, one of our group members left, which slowed down the process. For next class, I plan to have a webpage design ready to just type in the content.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Day # 6

We had come to a decison of our protorype. It will be similar to the vaccum cleaners you hang on your back. The reason why we chose this design was because it looks simple, and it looks cheaper to do.

Link: http://www.airmagicfx.com/sportsmarketing.html

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Day # 5

We drew two sketches of a t-shirt launcher each. My designs all had an igniter, which need something flammable for its source. To my belief, we can not use fire so we might need to use someone elses sketch.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Day # 4

Today we received new packets that clarify our jobs. We didn't start on the possible solutions just yet. The reason is because we have to finish the research paper, and we need to format it correctly. For homework, I plan to research the global market analysis and start sketching.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Due Dates

Research Paper: Feb. 2
Possible Solution: Feb. 8

Day # 3

I didn't start on the website design becasue we had to do the reasearch paper. We split the work, and I haad to do operations and applications of a t-shirt launcher. For next class, we plan to work on possible solutions.