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Two and a half hours. We really scheduled 6 hours for this meeting session, but as time went by, we got a lot more done than was expected. We updated our inventory by bringing in more parts ( and sources of parts) for the project.  One computer speaker set, four cellular phones and one ancient landline (trust me it’s ancient); and we pulled them all apart to retrieve magnets. 

Those old cell phones were tough to pull apart! Screwdrivers of all shapes and sizes came into play. Smashing with our wooden base( due to lack of hammer. I mean we had everything else), grunts, and groans, “help me” , “help her”. So many elements in this experience. Wire stripping of old telephone and computer wires to obtain their internal copper was actually really enjoyable.  Apart from the magnets and wires, we salvaged the aesthetically pleasing components of these devices for our creative design. Even the motherboards  we discussed as being a part of the design and part of the name of our device. Realizing we had a lot of unused material from the old electronics, we began discussing the option of making this project even wider by recycling these materials and more. 

Another accomplisment in this day was our first test run ; theory to practical , leading to the flow of more ideas. The water turbine,we had out ruled in theory by saying that junky components like a pump would be needed or a continuous flow of water ( also cant necessarily fit into a box of the given dimensions). This turbine comprised of styrofoam ( light weight), plastic spoons, and a skewer. It was too large on it own, much less for considering any other parts for a device with that wheel !

We obtained a separate turbine for the current motor alternatively, this is a 10 year old cooling fan from an old computer. 

After the messy dismantling session and running our failed water turbine test, we relocated to the library where we began the process of sending sharing and uploading the videos and pictures for the day . 

Who knew so much was to be found in a phone ? 

Who knew breaking things in that way was so satisfying?