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by MattChina
February 10th, 2019, 4:58 pm
Forum: 2019 Invitationals
Topic: Cornell Invitational (Division B and C)
Replies: 199
Views: 57727

Re: Cornell Invitational (Division B and C)

With less than a week left, here are my predictions: 1) Solon - Strong as usual. Halved Daniel Wright's score at Centerville :O 2) Beckendorff - Strong UTA and Cypress Falls wins, even if it was early in the season. 3) Community - 66 points at Garnet, but was inconsistent at Rustin. 4) Springhouse ...
by MattChina
February 10th, 2019, 3:40 pm
Forum: 2019 Regionals & States
Topic: New York 2019
Replies: 299
Views: 82743

Re: New York 2019

states predictions anyone? For div B it's kind of hard to tell, and I will definitely be revising this after Cornell because we haven't really seen anything from Eagle Hill, Goff, or Murphy yet. But there have been results from Bay Academy, Gelinas, and other prominent schools, so here goes nothing...
by MattChina
January 28th, 2019, 1:41 pm
Forum: Battery Buggy B
Topic: Battery Buggy Skidding
Replies: 5
Views: 1214

Re: Battery Buggy Skidding

athanzxyt wrote:My buggy is having bad problems with skidding when stopping. Any of you guys have suggestions?
uh when ur setting the wheel just account for the skid, like do extra wheel rotations
by MattChina
January 27th, 2019, 6:54 pm
Forum: 2019 Study Events
Topic: Water Quality B/C
Replies: 184
Views: 78526

Re: Water Quality B/C

aflucke wrote:A team at our last invitational was recently disqualified from the water quality event for tasting the salt water solution; is this a legitimate reason for disqualification?
Never eat ur experiments
by MattChina
January 17th, 2019, 5:12 pm
Forum: Battery Buggy B
Topic: Motor Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 2426

Re: Motor Suggestions

Well, I was having trouble finding a moto that actually spins our wheels, as our buggy is around 1 -2 pounds, and our current motor is not pushing the car at all. if ur having trouble finding motors that can turn your wheels, maybe ur wheels are too heavy. Anyway, there some motors on servocity.com...
by MattChina
January 17th, 2019, 1:26 pm
Forum: Battery Buggy B
Topic: Motor Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 2426

Re: Motor Suggestions

Hey fellow users, I was wondering if you guys have a suggestion for a strong motor with high speed and torque that can be used my Battery Buggy since my team has been having problems with the motor. Thanks!! what problems have you been having, your motor doesnt need to be that high speed. If ur whe...
by MattChina
January 17th, 2019, 8:53 am
Forum: General Competition
Topic: Where do you get funds from?
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

Re: Where do you get funds from?

Every SciOly club has to get its funds from somewhere; in order to cover the cost of registration, transportation, and other basic needs. Some clubs even use their funds to supply build event materials and funds. No matter what, money is a necessity for every club, and possibly even an enabler. So ...
by MattChina
January 17th, 2019, 8:43 am
Forum: Battery Buggy B
Topic: Highest Score
Replies: 4
Views: 1482

Re: Highest Score

athanzxyt wrote:I don't know how good my score is. The highest I have gotten is -19.38. How about you guys???
-19.38 is a very competitive score, I think first place at a recent invit was like -22 or smth. Yeah -19.38 is definitely well within range of placing.
by MattChina
January 16th, 2019, 7:55 am
Forum: Battery Buggy B
Topic: Question About Motor
Replies: 2
Views: 1018

Re: Question About Motor

Hello fellow users, I was wondering if I could use a motor legally that has a circuit or electronic chip built into the back of it where the terminals are located? I would really like to know before I continue building with the motor? Thanks!! no i dont think so, because electronic components you a...
by MattChina
January 15th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Forum: 2019 Study Events
Topic: Water Quality B/C
Replies: 184
Views: 78526

Re: Water Quality B/C

Saucycedo wrote:How can I correctly measure the salinity without calibration?
u cant

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