2-12-09

What I did:

Today was another day of inspecting wiring, and Christian and I also spoke to Darrel and figured out the finer points of wiring the solar panels to the car. 

What my teammates did:

Christian once again helped me with the wiring, and Monica searched for a suitable source for copper plating. 

What I learned:

I learned more about the fine tuning of the wiring done when connecting the solar panels. 

2-11-09

What I did:

Today Monica was absent, so Christian and I spent the day taking apart the remote controlled cars and inspecting the power sources. We discovered that wiring is not as difficult as we imagined, we sinply have to do it carefully and precisely. 

What my teammamtes did:

Monica was absent, but Christian helped me with the wiring of the car.

What I learned:

I learned about the wiring of the remote controlled car. 

2-10-09

What I did:
I went over the steps on how to make a solar powered remote controlled car, and I found several other options. Connecting the solar panel is complicated, but I think we'll be able to manage.

What my teammates did:
Christian was absent yet again, and Monica fiddled with the remote controlled car.

What I learned:
I learned more on how to connect the solar panels to the car.

2-9-09

What I did:
Today, one of my group mates, Christian, was absent and he was supposed to bring the supplies for the Solar Panel. Since we couldn't begin without him, I took apart our remote controlled car and figured out the wiring, for later.

What my teammates did:
Monica had to redo the calendar for our group, and Christian was absent.

What I learned:
I learned how to fix a remote controlled car that didnt function properly.

2-6-09

What I did:
And yet another day of researching, watching videos, and sitting in front of the computer. Hopefully, by Monday, we will begin the building, since we will have the materials and everything ready to begin.

What my teammates did:
My teammates did the same as I, researching, and reading up on topics that we believed would help in our pursuit of turbine and solar knowledge.

What I learned:
I learned that turbine blades can be created out of PVC pipes, which are a cheap alternative to the light wood we had imagined.

2-5-09

What I did:

Today was yet another day of product proposal and research. We actually got our product proposal approved today (got the "green light", as Spencer says), which was nice. C hrsitian and I also found a new turbine design that we think we will try out. 

What my teammates did:

My teammates helped me with the product proposal and with researching. Especially Chrsitian, who helped me find new turbine designs that would be easier to create. Monica finished the work calendar for our group. 

What I learned: 

I learned about a new water turbine design today, with the help of my teammates. 

2-3-09

What I did:
(I forgot to post this yesterday, so I'm posting it now) Today was another day of conferencing with the teachers about or proposals, which is what Monica, Christian and I did.

What my teammates did:
My teammates helped me with the proposal, and together we conferenced with the teachers.

What I learned:
I learned about how the alternative energies are better in some cases than usual means of energy.