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| Computer Fans | 4 | 43.04 | | | Computer Fans | 4 | 43.04 | | ||
| Misc Supplies (e.g. Adhesives, Zipties) | ? | ? | | | Misc Supplies (e.g. Adhesives, Zipties) | ? | ? | | ||
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* Found another version of fan | * Found another version of fan | ||
* Breadboard instead of getting a fan splitter | * Breadboard instead of getting a fan splitter | ||
* Might no longer need motherboard, instead draw power from DC power supply | * Might no longer need motherboard, instead draw power from DC power supply | ||
+ | ====== Date: 14 February 2018 ====== | ||
+ | * Skyped with Jerry for more details on the ultrasonic sensor | ||
+ | * Learned that the Teensy runs at a 96 MHz clock speed, allowing for a measurement of smaller amounts of time (crucial for the ultrasonic to work) | ||
+ | * Jerry gave us an in-depth explanation of how the ultrasonic sensor works | ||
+ | * Also learned that the ultrasonic receiver only receives the sound signal (inaudible) only in the 40 MHz spectrum, meaning that external noise such as car horns was not an issue | ||
+ | * Words of wisdom from Jerry: don't focus on being stuck on a problem, just move on to another problem |