Concept Sketches:
pic1: bird-eye view pic2: general design from side view pic3: inside the plastic bottle
Additional research/planning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikv52OZb_Jc&list=PLakJWSmiaIK2ixWGAFQujeyD7u0leah9q:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtOV6PgPG7c
my project will be based on the concept of these two videos, and from them, I am able to identify the steps and problems I need to look out for.
Materials and tools:
Water pump
Plastic water bottlex2
Power switch(optional)
Battery box
Pipe around 1m
Glue gun
Decorations – rocks, fake plants
Base of the fountain
Soldering iron
Copper wire
Paint
Cardboard
Schedule/timeline:
first, buy materials that the school doesn’t provide
February 21st:
- gather the materials needed
- spray paint the plastic water bottle
- use the soldering iron to make holes in the bottle and glue in the straws.
February 23rd:
- have the base ready
- make a “wall” inside the bottle for the water tube
- connect the bottle and water pump using the pipe
- start working on the wire and batteries
February 27th:
- figure out the wiring and battery
- start decorating using rocks, fake plants, and led lights
- start testing
March 1st:
- look at the problems (if any) from the testing and figure out to solve them
- make finishing touches