For most people, scavenger hunts are overrated. Sure, they're fun and they instill a sense of adventure, but with the modern couch-based society, hunts are not only tiring, but also dangerous. For the SciBorgs, it's a regular duty.
After learning that the current pneumatics system is pitifully weak, we decided to heed our coach's advice and find some suitable extensions for it. Simply scrounging around for materials was pretty boring, so we formulated a challenge: the members would each get a material for the extension, then we test it out. The one with the best performance is the winner.
Here's the recap:
Aluminum Can - Not only did it not work, it actually damaged the can itself, making it unsuitable for the cannon.
Illustration Board - Although it covers a large area, its flimsy structure counted it out of the game.
Sheet Metal - While its integrity was superb, it did little in improving the performance of the pneumatic.
Electric Fan Elisi - Its sturdiness and power were much better than the others; alas, it was too big for the pneumatic system to fit.
Ultimately, the winner was none of these four. The bottle cap extension, with the integrity of the elisi and improved overall performance, took home the bacon. Here's hoping for a brand-new artillery cannon!
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