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Week 26
This week I wan planning on setting up the Netatmo's. I have them updated and ready to deploy. I need confirmation from teachers to set them up in their classrooms. I plan to do this next week or even over the weekend. I will be emailing Dr. Bill what the next move is.
Day 56
Today we helped set up an antenna. Yuya built this antenna. We set this up facing America.
We cared this up the back hill above the solar panels. Then lowered the tower and set this up.
Supposedly the view from the top is amazing. You can see Kona.
Week 25
This week productivity has been very good. I feel like I have gotten a lot done too. I have been overwhelmed with capstone. Soon approaching I have focused most of my time on this. I am a little stressed out juggling all of my classes. As the school year winds down I am excited just for the completion of everything.
This next week I plan to have a meeting with Dr. Bill on deploying the Netatmo's or just using a sample space such as the E Lab.
Day 55
Today was the last day setting up the Netatmo's. I have finished updating as well as connecting them to Dr.Bills account.
They are ready to be deployed I will have a meeting with Dr. Bill next week on this.
Day 54
I came half way through class today. I had a meeting with college counseling.
Today I resumed the process of updating the Netatmo's I have almost finished this process. It looks like next class will be the last day of the process.
I am either going to se these up or just use a sample space such as the E Lab for the future.
Week 24
This week I was assigned to finish the netatmos devices. I have began this process. This should take me one more class before finishing. I would like to hurry and finish this project to possibly help Caden and Nate.
Day 53
Today I began the process of updating the main module.
The unit above was out dated from the previous use of this machine. I began the process of updating the module, and sorting our devices numbering them nomad 1, nomad 2, nomad 3 etc....
I got about a little less then halfway through this process. Next class should be the finalizing of this stage and ready for deployment.
Day 52
Today I was assigned to finish the netatmos. I started with the extender's, these devices connect to the indoor module. They act as worker bees sending their data back to the central hub.
I started by replacing all of the batteries in these devices. Then attempting to connect them to the hub.
I found that using the app is the easiest way to navigate these devices. I downloaded the app on my personal IPAD and attempted to connect them.
I ran into trouble along the way and hit a road block. The software on the old devices was out of date so I had to re update them again.
Week 23
This week was unfortunately a short week. I still managed to get quite a lot done. I am excited for the weeks to follow and where they will take me. I would like to keep exploring guitar fuzz pedals and other radio devices. We will see what I can do.
I would also like to learn more about radio astronomy. I think this is a very cool subject in HAM radio.
I also can't wait to keep up with the other groups, seeing what they will be up to.
Day 51
Today we had all classes so our tie was cut short. I got to work on learning RC Circuit's and have started preparing for the construction of a guitar fuzz pedal. I think soldering is a very useful skill and would like to get started. I found a youtube channel Step by Step science witch is extremely useful for this process.
I am hoping to complete this project, and another by the end of the year we will see what time permits.
Day 50
Today we learned about solar weather. As well as sun cycles. This is incredible relevant, because I have just gotten my HAM license. 
I would like to help Will, and explore radio's in space. I though this is extremely interesting!
Day 49
Today I took my HAM Radio Exam. This was an amazing experience.
I had to be in a silent room, have my ID ready, then scan my room. I then had to use a second camera to observe me. This was such a weird experience. I was proctored by three VE's. I then took my exam and passed.
I am super excited to get on the band plan. I am also excited to use my new found skills to work. I would like to help set antennas to weather stations relaying data back the ELAB hub. I would also like to explore radio astronomy. Within my Access.
I am excited to get back to the ELAB and get to work!
Week 22
This week has been rough, I think I have adjusted my trajectory, and am back on track to success. I have signed up for my radio License Sunday. I then plan to help Nate and Caden with their projects of setting up portable weather stations. I still would like to take advantage of the ELAB until I have to leave. I would like to possibly make a guitar fuzz pedal or more electrical fabrication. I might also go another route, I would like to pick up the intensity, working more outside of class as well. Everything being chaotic as I wrap up senior year, I would like to use the ELAB until I can't.
Day 48
Today In ISR I studied for my HAM radio license. I plan on taking my test this Sunday at 2:15 PM HST. This has been long awaited. I am taking my HAM test online via zoom. Five proctors through PARC Testing.
I chose my district as eight. Eight is the district of Michigan even though I will be oporating in district six. I thought it would be safer to allow the ARRL to have my home address instead of HPA.
I can always include /W6 at the end of my call sign to inform whom I am speaking to.
This is the phonetic alphabet, Ham's use this instead of singular letters. Thus, it is easier to hear and communicate.
Day 47
Today in ISR, I started off by brainstorming for a new project to focus on. I would like to review the electrical grid. Then, I helped Dr. Bill move the atenna to a more suitable location for better connection to NZ. I then had to leave class early.
Week 21
This week we built a satellite which was very good hands on experience. I thought this was really helping and handy for my test this Tuesday. I would like to start on a new project this coming week.
Day 46
Today we used our previous assignment, then attached wire through the satellite. We then set up the satellite on the side of the building.
Day 45
Today Ryan and I were clipping attachments on the satellite for the rope to go through.