Ahhh The Sweet Smell of Science Fair

Well its that time of year again and this year I am going to make a cubesat. A cubesat is a 10x10 cube-shaped satellite. I am going to attempt to figure out how to make a fully functional version of one. The only downside is that I will not be able to actually launch it into orbit because I do not have the funds for it.

Bryan Displays his project at EARC

Bryan attended the last Emergency Amateur Radio Club meeting and brought his board to share with the club. He received many encouraging comments and even renewed his membership with the EARC.

Bryan Recognized at Science Fair

Bryan did very well at the Hawaii State Science Fair. He was
recognized by 5 agencies, each with a certificate and cash award. He
did very well! We are so proud of him and hope this experience
encourages him as he pursues education and opportunities in the
future. Way to go Bry!

Honored at Hanalani

We found the following text posted on the Hanalani.org website front page!

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First Place Junior Research: Bryan Fewell

Posted 2/19/2008 12:15:26 PM
Hanalani student Bryan Fewell has been awarded 1st Place in the Junior Research division at the HAIS Science Fair. Bryan’s award is a first for Hanalani Schools. The HAIS Science Fair is a competition among independent, private schools in Hawaii. Winners proceed on to the Hawaii State Science Fair. Aaron Lam also received Best in Category for his Microbiology project. Four of the eight projects entered from Hanalani students will be proceeding onto the State Fair on March 31. If you didn’t get a chance to see this year’s Hanalani Science Fair winners, drop by our Winners 2008 page. Congratulations to Bryan, Aaron, and all of the students who are moving on to the state level!

Bryan awarded 1st place at District!

After coming in third at Hanalani, Bryan was honored to set up his science fair project at the district science fair on Monday. Tuesday he went to answer judges questions and he said it was packed! Wednesday Grandma and Auntie went to see his project and discovered he had placed FIRST in the junior research division! When Em got the call, she thought they were saying FOURTH, and she was happy about that! When they finally made it clear he received FIRST how much more exciting it was!

Bryan will now be part of the group representing the district at the State Science Fair, March 31st. He may receive awards at this level and of course, if he does very well, a possible trip to the mainland would be in store. That would be pretty amazing, because there are some incredible projects at the state level, so we'll just take this one step at a time, completely enjoying each step.

Congratulations Bryan!

Science Fair Display Upgrade

We upgraded Bry's science fair project with tracker like "chase
lights" on a map. He soldered the circuit together himself. It
really made the board stand out! He did well at the judging at the
District level. We'll find out tomorrow if he is going to the State
Science Fair.

Third place at Hanalani

He qualified to go to district! If he does well at district, then it
is on to the State science fair.

Bryan has completed his project!

Another great track.

This is the Google Earth version of my track home tonight.

A great track!

Completing The Transmitter

Attaching The Switch

Adding the 9 pin Comm port

Installing Software

Adding Labels

Establishing Communication

Programming the Tracker

Testing outside

It Works!

How to view the tracker position

Click on this link to see the tracker reports for the last 24 hours.

Where is Bryan (KH6BRY)?

YAY!!!

A lot stuff done today. To make a long story short i got the tracker up and running and i tested it partially. My dad took it in his truck and drove off and I tracked him and it worked!!! My amplifier is being worked on but is not complete yet.