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Cool Tools

401: Kern Kelley

Feb 16, 2024
Guest Kern Kelley, a Technology Integrator with over two decades of experience, discusses tools like Air Rocket Launcher Educational Kit, Creality CR-30 3D Mill, GoPro Hero 10 for High Altitude Balloon Launches, and DJI Mavic Pro 3 drones. The conversation highlights student involvement in technology shows and the importance of student leadership in conferences.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Air Rocket Launcher Educational Kit enhances 3D printing education by allowing students to experiment with different designs and launch rockets using pneumatic technology.
  • The DJI Mavic Pro 3 Drone enables students to engage in aerial exploration and data collection with its advanced features like powerful camera and optical zoom capabilities.

Deep dives

Tool 1: Air Works Rocket for 3D Printing

The Air Works Rocket is a tool used in a school district in Maine to enhance 3D printing education. Through a grant, students have access to this rocket, which allows them to explore the importance of tolerances in 3D printing. The rocket utilizes a pneumatic button and compressor to launch rockets hundreds of feet in the air. This tool enables students to experiment with different designs, optimize launch angles, and calculate the ideal PSI for launching rockets.

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