After a month of cutting and gluing, it was time to put some parts on and see if it would hold my weight. Note for next time : the BB is directional. You have a 50-50 chance to guess it…
Bamboo Bike – Hanging the parts and a test ride
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Bamboo Bike – Wrapping with Hemp Fiber and Epoxy
With the frame in the right place, held with wood supports and a tack of epoxy, it was time to wrap with Hemp fiber (bought from Denman island). I watched a video of Japanese bamboo scaffolding tying and it reminded…
Bamboo Bike – Building a Jig and First Cuts
Well, I decided to do a horizontal jig. I needed to hold the Bottom Bracket in air. I bought some ready rod, washers and nuts. I did spend quite a bit of time measuring and researching. I wanted to get…
STEM 2016 Application
STEM 10 I’ve invited you to fill out the form STEM 10 Application (for Sept 2016). To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/a/johnoliver.ca/forms/d/1FJMzT3aEDuo12jFRrbhY5OMuoORa6PA_b24cucyoYTM/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link *************************************************************************** STEM 9 I’ve invited you to fill out the form STEM 9 Application (for Sept 2016). To…
Unity 3D – Mobile Dev
Here is the start of mobile development. Now that you have the idea of writing code for the computer, I’d like to create something for a mobile device. https://unity3d.com/learn/tutorials/modules/beginner/live-training-archive/mobile-development
STEM 9 Math Midterm
Math Midterm grade 9. Gang, here are the official topics on the midterm exam in 2 weeks. It is the same exam for all grade 9 students. It has 2 parts. Long written answers with NO CALCULATOR Multiple Choice WITH…
Applied Skills 8 Notes for Mr.Spence week away
I am away with mini school for the week! 3 days of GIMP (photoshop open source on all VSB computers) Please check that you have GIMP installed on your computer, if not, install! (or move to a different computer) Lots…
STEM 9 notes for Mr.Spence week away
STEM 9 Math https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-solving-equations Solving equations with one unknown. Khan Academy. I have booked room 303 – ask around for a key (or at the office)! The students have a khanacademy login. The link above is the concept for these…
Scientist of today – The TouchScreen
Who invented the touchscreen? It is so important that almost every person in the school has at least one touch device. But where did it come from? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9ikU-R57AU
JO STEM 9 – Rube Goldberg Machine 2015
This is the plan: …and this is the final… This is the John Oliver STEM 9 class Rube Goldberg machine project. Just like the ball machine at Science World, we attempted to deliver a golf ball through a series of…