Materials List: Wimpy Radar Antenna:
Reinforced Tower Test, Analyze & Improve

Comprehensive list of materials

Team Tools:

  • tabletop vise and small c-clamp ($15)
  • 2 20 N spring scales ($10)
  • rulers, protractor, mini glue gun, Xacto knife ($5)
  • black sharpie marker
  • duct tape
  • 1 x 1 x 11-inch extruded foam insulation block
  • 14 x 14-inch foam board
  • coat hanger wire, 9 1/2 -inches long
  • bolt cutters or aviation snips (to cut coat hangers)
  • scissors

Student Tools:

$6 per class

  • extruded foam insulation 1-inch thick, 12 x 48-inch piece
  • foam core board, 20 x 20-inch sheet
  • Popsicle sticks (6 allowed per design)
  • masking tape
  • string
  • coat hanger wire, two 12-inch pieces per design (bring from home or ask for donations from dry cleaners)
  • hot glue sticks
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