I am able to connect my individual research presentation to my current JPL project by implementing simplicity as well as efficiency. The hole puncher is created by using extremely simple mechanics, making it easier to create and more accurate to accomplishing it's job. The application of the idea that 'the easiest and simplest design is usually the most efficient ' can be applied by making our JPL project design simple and efficient, using the basic mechanics of earth, gravity.
When we were first creating our JPL design, it revolved around the core mechanic of using a air compressor. However four weeks into our project , due to the regulations of the JPL contest, our compressor idea was never able to be completely designed. So instead we decided to use gravity as our moving mechanism, and started to build a trebuchet/catapult design. By using this design, our machine will be more efficient and have a greater initial velocity.
Due to the fact that our group had to overhaul our entire design after four weeks into the project, our group has a later start that most other competitors. To solve this issue, we will double our efficiency when it comes to construction and brainstorming. However, when it comes to calculating angles and trajectory, our constant progress may halt a bit. To deal with this, our group have decided to split the calculation portion, each of us calculating a portion for accuracy.
My life in these past weeks have been uninteresting, consisting of SAT prep, homework and studying for tests. However I was able to have some enjoyable moments during these past weeks such as painting and going to the Santa Monica beach. Sadly my life is not as exciting as most, but I hope one day I am able to compensate for these uneventful passing days.