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=== Projects ===
=== Projects ===
* Cantenna/connectivity
==== Cantenna ====
Application: (hypothetically) better internets for the school!
* Repair kit

* Sensors
Should include...
* Tinker toy can
* Tinker toys (to build frame)

Still needs...
* one end of a coaxial cable
* tin foil

To do:
* write up easy, kid friendly, (ideally) minimal-localization needed ==> PICTURES for how to build one

==== Repair kit====
Should include...
* D stock
* multitool

Still needs...
* screen wipes
* if no multitool, at least #1 phillips screwdriver, needlenose pliers
* 2-4 DoAs

To do:
* figure out how best to distribute repair/disassembly guide (maybe by USB or by content bundle. If by electronic source - how do you encourage kids to find it/use it)

==== Sensors====
Should include...
* multimeter
* Temperature Sensor kit
** We worked with this one today - alas, no luck making it work. (probably just poor soldering on my (Andrea) part.)
** Suggestion was made to provide crimp clips with the kit instead, as those are probably easier, and make the sensor more accessible to more people (i.e., those lacking soldering supplies)

==== Other electronic componenets ====


=== ideas ===
=== ideas ===

Revision as of 19:19, 15 June 2008

Many purchases were made yesterday ( Saturday) for toys and fun things for the box

Projects

Cantenna

Application: (hypothetically) better internets for the school!

Should include...

  • Tinker toy can
  • Tinker toys (to build frame)

Still needs...

  • one end of a coaxial cable
  • tin foil

To do:

  • write up easy, kid friendly, (ideally) minimal-localization needed ==> PICTURES for how to build one

Repair kit

Should include...

  • D stock
  • multitool

Still needs...

  • screen wipes
  • if no multitool, at least #1 phillips screwdriver, needlenose pliers
  • 2-4 DoAs

To do:

  • figure out how best to distribute repair/disassembly guide (maybe by USB or by content bundle. If by electronic source - how do you encourage kids to find it/use it)

Sensors

Should include...

  • multimeter
  • Temperature Sensor kit
    • We worked with this one today - alas, no luck making it work. (probably just poor soldering on my (Andrea) part.)
    • Suggestion was made to provide crimp clips with the kit instead, as those are probably easier, and make the sensor more accessible to more people (i.e., those lacking soldering supplies)

Other electronic componenets

ideas

  • Cantenna! (need coaxial cable, some other supplies. Can be integrated with tinker toys to make a frame)

For our current inventory, please see Pilot in a box