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by yoyo1299
February 15th, 2010, 5:31 pm
Forum: 2010 Build Events
Topic: Elevated Bridge B/C
Replies: 1238
Views: 190395

Re: Elevated Bridge B/C

I would. I typically use a warren truss, which has always worked great for me. Go check it out online somewhere, just google it. The vertical members will provide support, and help keep the shape of your structure.
by yoyo1299
February 9th, 2010, 11:55 am
Forum: 2010 Build Events
Topic: Elevated Bridge B/C
Replies: 1238
Views: 190395

Re: Elevated Bridge B/C

My bridge of 8 grams held a decent amount to get me an efficiency of over 600. Unfortunately, the rope stretched and the bucket touched the ground at 600 efficiency, and when i released the pressure, two members broke. But i'm pretty happy with my design and bridge. Regionals is on Saturday! So i'm ...
by yoyo1299
February 9th, 2010, 6:42 am
Forum: 2010 Study Events
Topic: Remote Sensing C
Replies: 135
Views: 48270

Re: Remote Sensing C

Have they never been national champs from way way back? That's the impression I got from some of them. I know they're state champs, they beat us every year at State. I may have just heard them wrong. Either way, they're a strong competitor.
by yoyo1299
February 8th, 2010, 3:22 pm
Forum: 2010 Study Events
Topic: Remote Sensing C
Replies: 135
Views: 48270

Re: Remote Sensing C

1) I'm homeschooled! So yeah :p. But i've found a great little study done by NC SO, so that will be perfect. There's not too much on forests, but this has a lot on it.

2) I never said they were RS champions, i meant just overall champions. At least that's what i've been told by them.
by yoyo1299
February 8th, 2010, 1:46 pm
Forum: 2010 Study Events
Topic: Remote Sensing C
Replies: 135
Views: 48270

Re: Remote Sensing C

I've taken a couple practice tests. I got 50% of the one, which isn't bad, considering my sister got 50% at regionals and won (against Oak Ridge, national champs). Of course, the test was probably a lot easier. I was still unsure what to study afterwards. It's a broad subject! A lot of the test was ...
by yoyo1299
February 8th, 2010, 9:10 am
Forum: 2010 Study Events
Topic: Remote Sensing C
Replies: 135
Views: 48270

Re: Remote Sensing C

Hey all, My regionals is Saturday, so i'm beginning to prepare my 10 pages (5 double sided sheets) of information. This is not my primary event, nor is it my partner's primary event. We are just going in to try our best. I really have no clue what I should be putting on my sheets. We dont seem to ha...
by yoyo1299
February 8th, 2010, 8:46 am
Forum: Mission Possible C
Topic: Photocell Bonus
Replies: 48
Views: 28823

Re: Photocell Bonus

Hey guys,

thanks everyone! I actually managed to get it work, I used a very bright lamp. Now I just need to find a bulb that will be bright enough. I am using 4 AA batteries, and that seemed to work.
by yoyo1299
February 5th, 2010, 2:15 pm
Forum: Mission Possible C
Topic: Photocell Bonus
Replies: 48
Views: 28823

Re: Photocell Bonus

Yes i've followed the Wiki.

Yes, I have a voltmeter. Should I check Ohms? I've tried that, but the reading is confusing..
by yoyo1299
February 5th, 2010, 6:39 am
Forum: Mission Possible C
Topic: Photocell Bonus
Replies: 48
Views: 28823

Re: Photocell Bonus

I definitely need help... This is my current setup: 4 AA's --------- 4 photo receptors in parallel -----------a 1.5-3v motor (yeah i realize i'm putting a lot more voltage in the circuit than i should) --------- Back to battery pack I am using a flashlight that runs off of 4 c cell batteries. Nothin...

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