Process
5/5/15
Our group received a 45 lbs solar panel from one of the teachers at High Tech High North County. Unfortunately, this solar panel is more on the heavy side. We decided to give the solar panel back and find a lighter solar panel for us to work with. Before we choose our solar panel though, we need to figure out how much energy the solar panel needs to absorb for the LED lamp and the mini stove. Before we even worry about the solar panel, we need to find the LED lamp and the mini stove in order to find the battery size for the supplies (Finding the battery is the second step). By finding the battery size, we are able to find the right solar panel that absorbs the most appropriate energy. Our final step is to find the right solar panel that can absorb the sunlight into a large enough battery that will charge the LED lamp and our mini stove.
5/12/15
We received our new portable stove to attach onto our Power Table! The portable stove has only 12 volts. Our next step is to find our lamp and to figure out how many volts the lamp holds!
Our group received a 45 lbs solar panel from one of the teachers at High Tech High North County. Unfortunately, this solar panel is more on the heavy side. We decided to give the solar panel back and find a lighter solar panel for us to work with. Before we choose our solar panel though, we need to figure out how much energy the solar panel needs to absorb for the LED lamp and the mini stove. Before we even worry about the solar panel, we need to find the LED lamp and the mini stove in order to find the battery size for the supplies (Finding the battery is the second step). By finding the battery size, we are able to find the right solar panel that absorbs the most appropriate energy. Our final step is to find the right solar panel that can absorb the sunlight into a large enough battery that will charge the LED lamp and our mini stove.
5/12/15
We received our new portable stove to attach onto our Power Table! The portable stove has only 12 volts. Our next step is to find our lamp and to figure out how many volts the lamp holds!
5/13/15
We are ditching the idea of creating a lamp on the table and moving more into the idea of a rechargeable flashlight. With a flashlight, it's easier to maneuver and requires less energy. Today, we were also figuring out how to attach the portable stove while the solar panel is in the backpack position. We all agreed to set the portable stove through a hammock-like position with nylon webbing.
We are ditching the idea of creating a lamp on the table and moving more into the idea of a rechargeable flashlight. With a flashlight, it's easier to maneuver and requires less energy. Today, we were also figuring out how to attach the portable stove while the solar panel is in the backpack position. We all agreed to set the portable stove through a hammock-like position with nylon webbing.
5/14/15
We had a meeting with our teacher to discuss our next steps. We need to find a way to connect the portable oven to the battery. Then we need to find a way how to connect the battery to the solar panel.
We had a meeting with our teacher to discuss our next steps. We need to find a way to connect the portable oven to the battery. Then we need to find a way how to connect the battery to the solar panel.
5/18/15
Today we are waiting for our solar panel we have ordered. In the meantime, we are scavenging for supplies like hinges, batteries, etc. from other classrooms.
Today we are waiting for our solar panel we have ordered. In the meantime, we are scavenging for supplies like hinges, batteries, etc. from other classrooms.
5/21/15
We have received our new solar panel to add onto our Powertable! We are working with the solar panel to figure out where to place it, work it, and use it efficiently. Take a look!
We have received our new solar panel to add onto our Powertable! We are working with the solar panel to figure out where to place it, work it, and use it efficiently. Take a look!
5/26/15
Today, our mechanical flash light arrived. We are currently trying to figure out the legs for our solar panel table. If you look at the picture above, you will see four holes on each corner. We plan on attaching the legs to each corner of the hole. We are figuring out whether to use PVC pipes, wood, etc.
Today, our mechanical flash light arrived. We are currently trying to figure out the legs for our solar panel table. If you look at the picture above, you will see four holes on each corner. We plan on attaching the legs to each corner of the hole. We are figuring out whether to use PVC pipes, wood, etc.
5/27/15
Today, Our first attempt to hold the table up with our legs failed. The first problem we ran into when we stood it up was the upper part of the leg was loose causing the legs to lean over one side and making the table fall. Our next attempt right now is to bolt the upper part of the leg in order to keep it tight and straight causing the legs to not lean over.
Today, Our first attempt to hold the table up with our legs failed. The first problem we ran into when we stood it up was the upper part of the leg was loose causing the legs to lean over one side and making the table fall. Our next attempt right now is to bolt the upper part of the leg in order to keep it tight and straight causing the legs to not lean over.
5/28/15
We are now bolting in our legs into the solar panel making those points in the area tighter. We have not tested this attempt out yet and we are expecting a success.
We are now bolting in our legs into the solar panel making those points in the area tighter. We have not tested this attempt out yet and we are expecting a success.
6/9/15
Throughout this time period, we were able to attach the legs onto our table within a few attempts. But today, we have attached the straps onto our backpack! It took a little time but we finally managed to attach them on thanks to our partner Dominic Dudley. We are also testing to see if the stove can boil water.
Throughout this time period, we were able to attach the legs onto our table within a few attempts. But today, we have attached the straps onto our backpack! It took a little time but we finally managed to attach them on thanks to our partner Dominic Dudley. We are also testing to see if the stove can boil water.