Friday, September 30, 2016

GRNG 201/301 Sept 30th Aquaponics System, Paper Rocket Launcher

Students worked on aquaponics system plumbing and clay pellets.











Next steps- add controls. Mr. P will get plants ( mint, basil) to begin planting. Adjustments were made to the pumping system using a less powerful pump, which runs on 12V-- will need a power supply.

Students added hydroton clay pellets to the system. When done, pellets are surrounded by water, but not floating.

How can we get students to redesign system to make it more cost-effective and modular? People stick to what they have done in the past.

At MakerFaire NYC: Martha's Vineyard Regional High School- Natalie Munn
 http://www.need.org//Files/Youth%20Awards/2016projects/MarthasVineyardRegionalHighSchool.pdf

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Worked on Paper rocket launcher- pressurized system- found leaky joint using soapy water, sealed using plastic epoxy, sealed other joints.

Leak remained at electric valve-- replaced with manual valve, which then held pressure.



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