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Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 23rd, 2016, 6:39 pm
by chalker
fl0w wrote:How close were the total scores overall, in div C? (from the top teams especially)
9 point spread between 1st and 6th.

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 24th, 2016, 5:05 pm
by fl0w
Was the gap between first to second relatively large?

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 24th, 2016, 5:45 pm
by chalker
fl0w wrote:Was the gap between first to second relatively large?
3 points.

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 28th, 2016, 1:57 pm
by LIPX3
I have a suggestion to make Wind Power scores fairer. The blade score is your score divided by the top score times 50. For the written section, it is your points out of 50. For the written section, it should be your score divided by the top score times 50. This way means the design and test are equal.

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 28th, 2016, 5:47 pm
by chalker
LIPX3 wrote:I have a suggestion to make Wind Power scores fairer. The blade score is your score divided by the top score times 50. For the written section, it is your points out of 50. For the written section, it should be your score divided by the top score times 50. This way means the design and test are equal.
Excellent observation and suggestion

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 28th, 2016, 10:40 pm
by PHXcoach
Hello Chalker,
Since I saw some variability with used CD motors this year I was going to experiment with some new CD motors over the summer. Are there any changes planned to the test stand for next year?

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: May 29th, 2016, 7:38 am
by chalker
PHXcoach wrote:Hello Chalker,
Since I saw some variability with used CD motors this year I was going to experiment with some new CD motors over the summer. Are there any changes planned to the test stand for next year?
Nothing significant. We are clarifying the language to better explain the intent. There are some changes to the blade assemblies, but if you have a stand that meets the current specs it'll be able to mount the new blade assemblies.

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: August 6th, 2016, 2:21 pm
by soyuppy
Can we have the score sheet treat unit of measure in milli unit, i.e. mV & mW? with 3 significant precision?

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: August 6th, 2016, 2:50 pm
by chalker
soyuppy wrote:Can we have the score sheet treat unit of measure in milli unit, i.e. mV & mW? with 3 significant precision?
I'll see what I can do.

Re: Wind Power B/C

Posted: August 8th, 2016, 10:24 am
by soyuppy
chalker wrote:
PHXcoach wrote:Hello Chalker,
Since I saw some variability with used CD motors this year I was going to experiment with some new CD motors over the summer. Are there any changes planned to the test stand for next year?
Nothing significant. We are clarifying the language to better explain the intent. There are some changes to the blade assemblies, but if you have a stand that meets the current specs it'll be able to mount the new blade assemblies.
Will the rule and language be more specific regarding to placement of blade with respect to the fan. Whether blade can be moved parallel/away/toward the fan. Min/Max allow distance between blade and fan?