3.1.6

We were able to execute this system with our limited ability in electronics thanks to the programming abilities we gained in the year
We needed to create a system that would time how much time it took the motor to get from one point  to another.

Hardware

Computer

3.1.3 Basic Programing

1 What is the best way to make sure that all of your devices are hooked to the correct interface and have been wired correctly?

The most important part is to maintain everything organized because if you miss a little thing you have to go back and check what was the error

2 Explain the importance of labeling block functions within a flowchart

It is necessary for the program to read and be able to function

3.1.4 Branch Functions

Branch Functions

1 Describe why it is important to include branches in programming.

It is important because if you didnt it would come out differently and would not have the same outputs

2 Describe an every day application of a normally open switch that has not been given as an example

The ding dong of a door bell is a good example

3 Describe an every day application of a normally open switch that has not been given as an example

A window with an alarm system is a great example it is always closed until you open the door which opens the function activating the alarm.

3.1.1 Basic Programing

3.1.1 Basic Programming

With this we tuned on the lamp for several seconds and it worked

We hooked the buzzer to the lamp and after a few tries we were able to activate them with one command which I thought it was pretty cool and I think with this thing that I learned it could help me understand more about mechanics

3.1.5 Variables

3.1.5 Variables

It was kind of simple to count the amount of times the program went through the cycle. This helpped up to create the veicle

Manila Folder Bridge Design-Build Challange

Josh, Me and Austin were able to put 40 magazines in the bridge we made.


 

Mouse trap

This past week Javi, Matt, and I had the honor to participate in the 4th annual Mousetrap-Racecar race! We learned all about axels, pullies, levers, and the importance of friction before we constructed our rig. After about 2 days of building and 1 full day of testing and iterating our design, we were ready to race! Race day went amazing and althogh we placed second, I was really happy with our design and it made it almost 18 feet! The whole project was super fun and I really enjoyed every part of it! 

BRAINIAC: 

VISUALIZE IT:

BUILD IT:

THE COMPETETOR: We competed in the 2nd annual Mousetrap-Racecar race!

GOING THE MILE: We traveled the 2nd farthest in the distance race! a whopping 18 feet!

FEEDBACK:  += the addition of the wooden sticks to the mousetrap increased our distance and also we did a really good job of rolling the string on our axle so that we had the maximum amount of friction which increased our distance! 

                      change= I definitely would change the frame of our racecar. I think that our frame was a little to heavy and that if we used lighter pieces our cart may have traveled a lot farther.

                       ?= what if we were to attach another axle to the main frame of the racecar and run the string along it? Would this increase the distance?

                         != This project was super fun and I really enjoyed working with my teammates. I honestly feel like we did a really good job and we had a lot of fun doing it, which is the most important part.     

                   

GAME CHANGER: A new awesome rule would be that all the carts have to weigh under 400 g.Or the challenge could be that all carts have to be over 400 g! This challenge would make students think a lot harder about their frame and overall cart structure! 

NAME IT: A possible name change for an achievement could be changing "Led Foot" to "Fast and Furious"