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Extra Credit – What Did I Learn?

Posted on December 19, 2013 by stephanie s

Our project works.  It was never tested in the water but the servos and the engine and the code all do exactly the way they should. I think we could have this bad boy sea worthy with one or two … Continue reading →

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Week 15 Journal Entry

Posted on December 8, 2013 by stephanie s

FINALLY! This past Saturday our group met for most of the day at school to work on our project. At this point and time it is safe to say that submarines are a real pain in the ass.  And I’m … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry Weeks 12 & 13

Posted on December 1, 2013 by stephanie s

“Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance.” Nathan Zelk, former RM2(SS) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) August ’93 At this point in time (December 1st) I can safely say that I still don’t know anything about the actual … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry Week 11

Posted on November 10, 2013 by stephanie s

FINALLY! 95 percent of the parts arrived and Michael P and I spent all of Sunday afternoon going through everything, visually inspecting all parts, identifying all parts, checking them off a master list (this involved some arguing) and repackaging them … Continue reading →

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Week 11 Lab _ LED Playground

Posted on November 7, 2013 by stephanie s

Week 11 Lab Report Objective  – to control our RGB LED with3 potentiometers and alter the code and change the output Materials – Arduino Uno, bread board, 3 potentiometers, wires, one RGB LED, 3 220 ohm resistors.  Arduino Playground code … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry Week 10

Posted on November 3, 2013 by stephanie s

My group has been stymied by delayed shipping on kits and test supplies. I have nothing to report.        

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Lab Report Week 10

Posted on October 31, 2013 by stephanie s

Objective: Add a sensor in the form of a knob  (a.k.a. potentiometer) to our servo motor (actuator) so that it can do more stuff. Materials: Servomotor Servo Library (knob code) Jumper Cables Potentiometer USB cable Arduino Uno Breadboard Procedure: For … Continue reading →

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Look what we just ordered!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by stephanie s

Our group has decided that we REALLY want to take apart a working ROV/AUV to see what we can learn. (and it sounds like fun!!!)   Mini Green Radio Rc Remote Control Sub Submarine Boat Explorer LED Toy Kids

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cool link for resources

Posted on October 29, 2013 by stephanie s

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Week 9 Journal Entry – AUV Project

Posted on October 27, 2013 by stephanie s

That’s right AUV not ROV.  Autonomous Underwater Vehicle not Remote-controlled Underwater Vehicle.  After careful examination of designs and materials our group has decided to remain true to our original idea and create un untethered vehicle, hence the change in name. … Continue reading →

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