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?
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…