During the Make-o-Rama last Friday, the Trailer Automation team showed off our work to parents, teachers and other students. We set up three computers - one showing our compiled code on Codeshare.com, one with our half-completed Instructable (missing only pictures), and one with the missing images constantly rotating in a slideshow. We also had our... Continue Reading →
Real Talk (Annalise Irby)
Since the beginning of the semester, the Trailer Automation team has overcome many obstacles: logistical (our parts not available or shipped too late), physical (our workspace shuffled around to many different spaces in search of power outlets and quiet testing environments) and, most importantly, mental (our own worries and confusions). As we dove deeper into... Continue Reading →
Finishing Touches… Almost- Jessica Hess
Hello general populous, We've been nice and busy lately. Having the opportunity to present to different crowds has been an awesome learning experience. We've been able to talk to more and more people about our device and SXSW and teacher conferences and we have another presentation scheduled soon with the Ann Richards Foundation. However, preparing... Continue Reading →
Sounds like Success (Chloe CW)
As the year nears the close and college admissions decision come rolling we get closer to the Maker Faire and presenting our creation to our community. This means my group needs to realistically asses our goals for this project. Initially we undertook a huge project, and maybe it is still possible that we could accomplish... Continue Reading →