We are currently working
to finish constructing the tent with the PVC parts. We will need to be able to regulate
fans, pumps, and lights, succeeding in this will require the interfacing of an external timer and our Arduinio Microcontroller. Components we are using in our system include, a 555 timer, 5v relays and an LED
display to show temperature and time. In the near future, we are going to begin planting
the lettuce seeds and do our first round of testin...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
February 13th EYE
Posted on 2/13/2015 09:27:00 AM by Mike Gyarmathy with No comments
Quite a bit has happened with EYE in the past week! On Wednesday we met with representatives from the Ballard Elementary to begin our process of moving forward with their second Saturday Engineering Program, which will be held on March 28th. We have continued work on our February 28th “Music in Engineering” Saturday Program, securing and meeting with our stations leaders as well as beginning to gather our high school volunteers. We were also contacted by professors of education from Skidmore College who were interested...
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
February 10th HydroGarden
Posted on 2/10/2015 11:30:00 AM by Mike Gyarmathy with No comments
Lots of progress was made over the weekend. We have picked up the PVC for our tent and written out the code for the lights, pump and
fans. As we continue moving forward with the build ,
we also move forward with our conceptual idea. One thought was that people who live confined areas, might be drawn to low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing plants. This would entail reengineering our idea, and replacing practical components like our grow tent, with something less invasive. ...
Monday, February 9, 2015
February 6th EYE
Posted on 2/09/2015 10:58:00 PM by Mike Gyarmathy with No comments
Educating Young Engineers has been working diligently in preparation for the upcoming “Music in Engineering” Saturday Program at Saratoga Springs High School. We have completed the distribution of flyers, activity plans and supplies to schools. This Saturday Program will need both teacher and student volunteers to assist the EYE team with each station, this recruiting process has been initiated and will be completed in the coming week. Dorothy Nolan will be finishing their 3-5 LEGO club on February 11th and their upcoming...
Monday, February 2, 2015
February 2nd Nitinol
Posted on 2/02/2015 08:27:00 PM by Mike Gyarmathy with No comments
The nitinol group has been working extensively trying to find solutions to the various setbacks we have been facing. We have been brainstorming, and our current idea is to model an engine based on the Minto wheel. We are going to start designing this via sketching and Inventor after we do more research. Our projected Minto wheel design is the most efficient and practical design we have thought of yet. We are also trying to get the 3-D printer in working order so that we can print 3-D parts whenever we need to. We have also been looking into doing...
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