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Making Waterproof Flashlights Part 2 – Tech Post #8
So where was I when I left off last time?…
*Looking back at my last post…*
Okay, I had just finished sketching my flashlight blueprint, so I’ll continue where I left off.
Yesterday in technology class, I finished measuring and cutting the wires I need for the flashlight, and the day before yesterday I cut my pipes for my flashlight. Today, I drilled holes in my pipes, one for the LED light to stick out of, and one for the switch to stick out of.
I also used Sharpie paint markers to decorate my flashlight. I decided to draw trees and flowers and those sorts of things on it. I think that my designs actually turned out really well.
I soldered my wires together a day ago or so, which means that the interior of my flashlight is nearly done.
One I finished soldering my wires, I assembled my flashlight. Mr. Calvert helped me put the LED light inside one of the holes that I had drilled and the switch out the other hole.
And guess what?
It actually worked! *slow clapping*
Now that I’m finished with my flashlight, I can go on to using the Vectonator app to make a wooden bookmark, or I can work on another solder piece, like the pendants I made at the beginning of Tech.
And, as you know, this is going to be my last sixth grade Tech post. That means…
- No more soldering
- No more flashlights
- No more sixth grade Technology!
Fortunately, seventh grade holds many wonders, including seventh grade Technology! Yay! 🙂
Making Waterproof Flashlights Part 1 – Tech Post #7
Hi!
Now before I begin today’s blog post, I just wanted to apologize for the fact that it’s been so long since I last posted. The thing is, I’ve been really busy lately, and I haven’t had time for my blog.
Anyway, recently in Technology class, Mr. Calvert announced that we were going to be making waterproof flashlights. My first thought? This is gonna be hard.
I began by brainstorming ideas for my flashlight. There were three main requirements:
1. The flashlight had to be able to fit in a small box
2. It had to be waterproof
3. And lastly, it had to be able to provide a sufficient light.
Read more: Making Waterproof Flashlights Part 1 – Tech Post #7
Making Switches – Tech Post #6
I recently finished soldering my pendant, and it turned out really well! The soldering was probably the best part of the project.
So maybe it doesn’t look like something you would get from a jewelry shop, but it’s cool! It’s homemade! And it’s personalized, too. Plus, it was completely free-of-charge. So that’s a bonus!
Anyhow, today in class, we began to make our switches. They require the ability to power a tiny LED light. Read more: Making Switches – Tech Post #6
Creating Pendants Cont. – Tech Post #5
Hi!
So if you read my last few blog posts, you would know that my entire sixth grade technology class is making pendants!
So far, I’ve finished my basic design with the jump ring, so I need to design the inside of the pendant.
NOW! You’ve reached the “Read More” mark! If you’re getting bored, no problem; I won’t force you to read on. But if you want to continue, then just click on that “Read More.”Read more: Creating Pendants Cont. – Tech Post #5
Creating Pendants – Tech Post #4
Recently in technology class, we have been designing pendants for our soldering unit!
You as an individual may not know what Soldering is. So instead of forcing you to conduct a google search, I’ll just tell you! It’s pretty simple; soldering consists of connecting two or more metal items and heating them with an instrument called a soldering iron. Then, a filling metal called solder, is added into the joints.
Breakout in Tech! – Tech Post #2
Hi!
Just some background information…
Recently in technology class, we did this thing called “Breakout EDU.” The rules were pretty simple: the class was split into two teams, and each team had to solve puzzles to open a locked box.
(By the way, the contents of the box aren’t all that exciting. Just a bunch of safety goggles. But then again, safety goggles are pretty cool.)