We had a very productive meeting this afternoon, even though part of the group thought it was at 2 and the rest showed up at the normal time of 3:30. Such is life.
Two things went on simultaneously. I spent much of the time winding a coil and making a small coil gun actually work (estimated muzzle velocity of 2 m/s). Now we actually know what we are doing, and Emma did a great job taking apart some more cameras and figuring out how the other type works.
The other half was devoted to design work on the Solar Cart charging control system, with the help if Ivan Baggett, a local EE who owns his own company, Bagotronix. From what I could see, that went really well and we owe him a lot of thanks.
Anyone interested in learning more about the controllers he designs and the tools he uses can find some links from his company web site. Thanks again to Ivan and whoever networked with him.
PS -
I rather stupidly managed to wait until I was writing this at 11pm to think what a good idea it might be to have him talk to us about the challenges of running a small company. I know some of my recent alumni are interested in being their own boss. Would the Business club be interested?
Friday, July 11, 2008
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