Acknowledgements.htm
Prof. Nielsen – Team Advisor and group mentor
Jim Phillips – Volunteering to help with testing
Dave Ryskamp – Manufacturing of complex parts
Chuck Spoelhof – Industrial Consultant who kept the team on track and in line
West Marine – Sponsor of the Bobber
Sara Salavarria – Inspiration and help with graphic design
Testingfinal.htm
The first Lake Michigan test revealed some valuable information. The frame withstood the crashing waves. The frame was also anchored very securely to the sandy bottom. Less weight (24 lbs) was used than in previous tests. The Bobber followed the vertical wave motion. The problem encountered in this test was the hose fitting. The fitting was not sealed correctly and leaked. This fitting was part of the hose, not the Bobber assembly. Further tests will be conducted to investigate the Bobber's abilities upon acquiring a decent hose with sealed fitting.
Andy and Tom rush to place the device in the cold lake
The bobber at work
Thomas watches the progress from the shore
Tunde captures the event on camera
The final test was proof of concept success. The waves were high, the fittings were tight and the bobber was bobbing. What more could one ask for? Everything worked at intended. The following video clip explains it all.
Watch VIDEO CLIP (Windows Media Player)
After this final test, the device was ready to be painted and have final touches added. The concept is sound and the device proves it.
Budget.htm