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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Contents
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Plan B
We Fix It
It’s Bad
Will That Thing Even Work?
Now, We Wait
Proceed
Operational
Your Turn
Chapter 2: Creating the Power Interrupt Device
Tackling the PID Challenge
Taking One Challenge at a Time
Building the Power Interrupt Device
Summary
Chapter 3: Creating the Power Redirect
Tackling the PR Challenge
Taking on One Challenge at a Time
Building the Power Redirect
Summary
Chapter 4: Creating the Solar Collector
Tackling the SC Challenge
Taking on One Challenge at a Time
Building the Solar Collector
Summary
Chapter 5: Synopsis and Rules of the Plan B Challenge
Setting Up the Challenge Area
Understanding the Challenge Rules
Understanding the Mission Objectives
Mission Objective 1: Disengaging the Power Interrupt Device
Mission Objective 2: Moving the Power Redirect
Mission Objective 3: Rotating the Solar Collector
Mission Objective 4: Reengaging the Power Interrupt Device
Scoring the Challenge
Earning Bonus Points
Using Mars Base Alpha Mission Scoring Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding Novice and Expert Rules
Summary
Chapter 6: Storm Front
Storm Is Coming
Lockdown
Good Luck, Boys
Damage Detected
Worth a Shot
Chapter 7: Rescuing the Lander Mark VII
Tackling the Lander Challenge
Examining the Challenge Area
Building the First Half of the Lander Chassis
Summary
Chapter 8: Finishing the Lander Mark VII
Summary
Chapter 9: Synopsis and Rules of the Storm Front Challenge
Setting Up the Challenge Area
Understanding the Challenge Rules
Understanding the Mission Objectives
Primary Mission Objective: Freeing the Lander
Optional Mission Objective 1: Retrieving Damaged Components
Optional Mission Objective 2: Attaching the Damaged Tire
Optional Mission Objective 3: Salvaging the Rock Samples
Scoring the Challenge
Earning Bonus Points
Using the Mars Base Gamma Mission Scoring Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding Novice and Expert Rules
Summary
Chapter 10: Internal Medicine
We Need a Plan
It Can’t Be That Simple
The Tools are the Same
Are you Serious?
Your Turn
Chapter 11: Getting Started with Commander Evans’s Hand Challenge
Tackling the Prosthetic Hand Challenge
Examining the Challenge Area
Creating the Wrist Actuator and Simulating Battery Gel Leaks
Summary
Chapter 12: Finishing Commander Evans’s Hand
Building the Index Finger Breaker Switch
Building the Thumb Joint Assembly
Summary
Chapter 13: Synopsis and Rules of the Internal Medicine Challenge
Setting Up the Challenge Area
Understanding the Challenge Rules
Understanding the Mission Objectives
Mission Objective 1: Repairing the Wrist Actuator
Mission Objective 2: Closing the Index Finger Breaker Switch
Mission Objective 3: Resetting the Thumb Joint Assembly
Mission Objective 4: Removing the Battery Gel Spillage
Scoring the Challenge
Earning Bonus Points
Using the Mars Base Beta Mission Scoring Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding Novice and Expert Rules
Summary
Chapter 14: Systems Crash
Is It Always Like This Around Here?
Won’t It Just Be a Bumpy Ride?
A Very, Very Tiny Pair of Pliers
Think Small
Your Turn
Chapter 15: Setting Up the Black Box Challenge
Tackling the Black Box Challenge
Examining the Challenge Area
Building the Interface Port and Memory Switch
Summary
Chapter 16: Finishing the Black Box Challenge Setup
Summary
Chapter 17: Synopsis and Rules of the Black Box Challenge
Setting Up the Challenge Area
Understanding the Challenge Rules
Understanding the Mission Objectives
Mission Objective 1: Repairing Interface Port 2
Mission Objective 2: Repairing the Heat Sink
Mission Objective 3: Toggling the Memory Switch
Mission Objective 4: Avoiding the Capacitor and Kinetic Charging Gears
Mission Objective 5: Exiting the Black Box
Scoring the Challenge
Earning Bonus Points
Using the Mars Base Alpha Mission Scoring Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding Novice and Expert Rules
Summary
Chapter 18: Mars Base Lambda
Job Well Done
Keep a Clear Head
Chapter 19: Designing Your Own Challenges
Writing the Story
Creating the Challenge
Designing the Models
Setting the Rules
Having Fun
Index
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