This week, Amber and Logan worked on editing the SolidWorks image of the adult bike frame. Tyler and Jenny worked on the performance rubric by identifying criteria and how it will be measured. For example, someone will attempt to ride the bike on various surfaces (asphalt, concrete, grass, and dirt) to make sure it can be ridden on these surfaces. This is important because the roads in developing countries are usually not paved. All group members helped cut the bike frame using a handsaw.

Next week, Amber and Logan will be putting the finishing touches on the adult bike frame in SolidWorks. All group members will start to build the adult bike frame by using the repurposed parts from cutting the bike frame. This is very useful for reducing the cost of materials and the impact on the environment because the parts would have ended up in the landfill if we didn't reuse them. The back part of the bike frame and the pedals will be used for the bike frame.

This week, all group members edited the rubric and finalized our initial bike design. We added durability because the amount of weight the bike is able to support is actually known as strength. We added more detail to the testing procedure on the rubric. These changes are important because it will help us understand how to properly test our bike and record all the data we need. Amber and Logan put the finishing touches to the SolidWorks drawing of the adult frame. It's also important to have a design before construction because it helps everyone know how big or small certain parts are going to be and how they will be assembled.

Next week, all group members will begin constructing the adult frame. We will trace the pieces on the wood and start cutting them out. The frame is important because it attaches the wheels and the pedals to it. We wouldn't have a bike without the frame. Jenny and Dalton will also order the mesh netting with Mr. Duckworth. This item is important because it is going to be used for the storage compartment.

This week, Amber and Logan placed the order for the wood glue and the mesh netting. All group members helped trace the rectangles. Doing these tasks are important because it will help us cut out the parts of the correct dimensions, the glue will be used to hold the wood pieces together, and the mesh netting will be used to create a storage compartment. We were able to start cutting out some rectangles where e will trace the pieces. Logan and amber also finished editing the SolidWorks drawing of the adult frame.

Next week, all group members will trace the parts and begin cutting the parts out. This is important because the cut pieces will then be used to assemble the adult bike frame. The frame attaches the wheels, gears, and the pedals so it's a very important part. We will also try to make the bike as strong as possible so it can be ridden safely.

This week, all group members began to cut out some of the parts. We also worked on tracing the parts. This is important because the parts are needed to assemble the bike frame. We did this by measuring the dimensions of the parts and traced them with a pencil. The table saw was used to cut out the pieces that contain the parts. The band saw will be needed to cut out the parts.

Next week, all group members will continue to cut out the parts. It will probably take the entire week to do so because there are many parts to cut out and they must be cut slowly and carefully with the band saw for safety reasons. We will also start thinking about how to assemble the parts together because it's important to ensure the bike frame is built properly. This is because the bike frame needs to be strong enough to ensure the bike is safe to ride. If it's not safe to ride the bike could collapse and cause injuries to the rider.

This week, everyone worked on tracing and cutting out the parts for our project. This was done using the table saw, the chop saw, and the band saw. The parts were cut out to the correct dimensions, which is important because they are going to be used to build the bike frame. There were 3 trapezoids cut out and we glued them together. The trapezoids will be used for the seat so gluing them together will make the seat strong for safety reasons.

Next week, we will begin assembling the bike frame using the parts we cut out. It's important to know where each part goes in order to have a strong bike frame. The bike frame will eventually be attached to the wheels, pedals, and gears to make a bike. This assembly phase will probably take all of next week because assembling the bike must be done slowly and carefully for safety reasons. Once the bike is fully assembled, it will then be tested according to the criteria on our performance rubric.

This week all group members began to assemble some pieces together. This was done using screws and glue. This is important for making the bike frame. The screws were screwed in using a drill because it's very hard to get the screws into the wood by hand. Overall, I feel pretty good about our project but I am worried that the bike frame will not be strong enough to support the weight of a rider.

Next week, everyone will continue to assemble the pieces together. We still have quite a bit of assembling to do to make the bike frame. I think it will take next week and probably the week after to get the bike frame fully built. This is because the pieces need to be put together in a certain way to make the bike frame strong. Plus, next week is a short week so there will be fewer class periods where we can work on the bike frame. It's also important to assemble the bike frame slowly to avoid any potentially dangerous situations.

This week, we continued to assemble the parts together. The pieces of wood were screwed together. We also build the seat and attached it to the bike frame. The seat was covered with a piece of foam and felt to make it comfortable. This is important because the bike needs to be comfortable and safe to ride. We began to build the attachment to the wheels. Overall, I feel pretty good about the project although we are a little bit behind.

Next week, we will continue to work on assembling the bike frame and attach the wheels. Hopefully, we will finish assembling the bike frame by the end of the week. The handle bars are going to be made out of PVC so it will be free of splinters. The bike frame looks fairly strong so I do feel confident about the strength of the bike. However, if we rush the bike frame may not be strong enough to be ridden safely so it's important that we work at a moderate pace.

So far, we are getting close to being done with construction. We still have to attach the wheels and handlebars to the bike, which are important for steering and ease of ride. This week, we worked on putting the wheels together, which was done by attaching 2 pieces of wood to the axles of each wheel and tightening the bolts to it. We also attached the bike wheel. This is important because the pieces of wood will then be attached to the bike frame. This means when the wheels roll, the frame moves with them. We also attached the chain to the wheels and pedals so it can be pedaled. Throughout February, we have been cutting out pieces using the table saw (with Mr. Duckworth for safety reasons) and the chop saw. The, we glued the mesh netting to the front of the bike for cargo storage. Some pieces were also glued together using wood glue as it's supposed to be used for wood. The pieces were screwed together by drilling pilot holes. Doing that is important because they make it much easier to drill the screws into the wood. However, certain days had shorter classes, which slowed down our progress a little. For example, on Wednesday February 26, there was testing in the morning so classes were only 30 minutes long, which means we couldn't work on our bike at all. Despite the delays, we were still able to make a lot of progress in terms of construction. Overall, we made a lot of progress throughout February.

Next week, all group members will help finish up the bike construction by attaching the front wheel and handlebars to the bike frame. These are helpful for good steering and mobility of the bike. We also plan on attaching the pedals to the bike frame. This will be done by leaving the pedals attached to repurposed bike frame and attaching it to the wooden bike frame we have built. The pedals are important because they move a chain that is wrapped around the back wheel in order to turn it. This means the bike will move, which is the most important aspect of our project.

This week, we attached the front wheel to the bike frame. We did this by attaching the wood that is attached to the axles to the front of the bike frame. We also made sure that it can turn by putting a piece of PVC around the piece of PVC that holds the handlebars between the 2 orange blocks of wood that attaches to the front of the bike frame so it can move without scratching the wood that surrounds it. We also attached the pedals to the bottom of the box using 2 screws and a metal brace. Doing these things are important because they all contribute to making it possible for the bike to roll and turn.

Next week, we are going to make some changes to our bike design so we know how to build a better bike that is stronger and safer. This is because the PVC is loose in the orange blocks of wood. And, the bike is too long for how tall it is. We are going to fix these problems by making it shorter and adding cloth to the areas where the PVC pipe wiggles to make it tighter. Making these changes will make it more comfortable to ride by making it easier to steer and the rider won't have to stretch his or her arms as much. Also, the bike needs to have brakes installed in order for the rider to stop easily, which is important for safety reasons.