1.) Identify a Problem
I haven't had many problems so far within this project but I think the biggest obstacle for me through out this project will be my lack of engineering knowledge. I also don't have a motor that is light enough so I need to buy one, I am thinking of using this website http://www.rcguys.com/images/partsList.pdf because it is well priced and has the right sized motors.
Here is a picture of the motor I am thinking of buying...
2.) Define the Project Constraints
The project is that you design your own object that has to do with enginerring. There aren't many constraints besides cost and you have to make sure it is related to enginerring. What i helpful is that every friday class is mainly dedicated to our 15% time project.
3.) Research and Brainstorming
I have researched motors that will fit my blimp and I have called the blimp guys and put together an idea of how to build my blimp.
4.)Development and Prototyping
There isn't much development going on yet because I am still in the beginning of my project. Therefore, I don't have a prototype to display. However I am hoping to have one very soon.
5.) Testing, Analysis, Optimization
I am not far enough along in my process to test my blimp. I still need to gather all my materials and put them together. I plan to test it by seeing how high the blimp can fly.
6.) Evaluation and Presentation
I plan on having a real blimp by the end of the project that you can physically watch fly in the air.
I didn't make much process since last week but I found a motor that fits the criteria of what I need for my blimp. I called the website that has the motor and got some information on how I would order it. I also found a helium tank and took pictures of the spout to see what type of spout I need to attach to my blimp.
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