Wasting Time

November 29th, 2009 → 1:00 am @

Have you started your Major Design Project yet? By now you should have firmed up on your final idea and commenced manufacture. If you have not, then your are already behind other Design and Technology students. It’s not too late to catch up! You can fast track the catch up by putting in some solid [...]

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Making your own solar panels

November 18th, 2009 → 10:50 pm @

Making your own solar panels As most people are aware solar panels are relatively expensive. I was interested in installing solar panels on my home to generate energy and to reduce costs. For about 5 years I have experimented with commercially made solar panels powering small lights for my courtyard and charging batteries for radios. [...]

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Solar Panels

November 17th, 2009 → 9:16 pm @

At some stage you may wish to power your Design and Technology project idea with Solar Panels. See my other blog/article about make your own solar panels

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Students build a house

November 15th, 2009 → 5:02 pm @

These students are learning from the ground up, all about how to construct a domestic residence. Design and Technology students are able to present unique designs as a Major Design Project in their final year. The experience of being involved in a project like this provides valuable education and research for the project. If you [...]

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