My individual research project was about the invention of the rubber band. With my research, I learned that the engineers had to take several tries to make sure that the elasticity was just right. This connects to the JPL project in regard to the claw we are using in our design. We’ve tested the claw several times in its ability to close just enough to keep hold of the pipe.
In regards to the JPL project, I think that we are at a decent point in our progress. We have our purchased items and begun constructing the machine. However, we have been running into issues with the claw and its ability to hold and gently drop the pipe. Aside from the project itself, I’ve been experiencing some issues with communicating with the rest of my team. I try to get involved with the actual construction of the design by asking clarifying among other things but I never seem to get any responses. I know I am the Secretary but I would like to do more.
In the coming weeks, I predict that there may be some issue regarding the strength of the claws and the releasing of the pipe. Currently, we have one claw that opens and closes with a push of a button. However, when we tested the single claw holding the pipe, I felt that it wasn’t strong enough to be able to lift the pole to its intended position. Also, when testing the machine’s mechanics, the pipe didn’t seem stable when it was released. Regarding everything else, I’ve been okay. I'm definitely better than last year but currently, I have been experiencing a different kind of stress. Between 3 hours of dance per weekday, school work, and college stuff it has been very overwhelming. Additionally, I am trying to be more social and do more things with friends this year so that adds onto that list.
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