Max H.

Journal Entries:

Entry #1: 8.22.25

Today I brainstormed ideas for my WISRD project and talked with Megan about possible materials for my body armour design. After I finished brainstorming, I sketched out forms and layers for my possible design. Additionally, started work on my researcher profile.

Entry #2: 8.25-29.25

This week I completed my researcher profile and linked it to my WISRD page. In the future I need to remember to take pictures of my work to add to this profile. I also researched different variants of d3o and decided on a 4mm TriVent XTI sheet. This version will provide good cusion and protection while also having ventilation. On Thursday I learned how to solder and finished soldering a lightup rocket. The solar cell and LED ended up not working so I tried to trouble shoot, but I could not get it to work. On Friday I talked with Matt Lucas about d3o, it properties, and how it could be implimented into my body armour. He additionally suggested a material called dyneema which is much stronger than steel and is used for rock climbing and fabric on sailboats.