This is an individual project!
Objective:
In the metalshop, there will be a long cable that stretches from the ceiling to the floor in the opposite end of the room. Near the end of the cable on the floor, there is a short partition wall and a Rubbermade Tote / bucket.
You must create a device to travel down the cable, and safely deliver an egg to the drop zone in the Rubbermade tote. Note: Only an egg must be dropped into the drop Zone, and the egg cannot be wrapped / protected in any way. (Think of a plain old egg)
The will be foam or towel in the bottom of the Rubbermade Tote to catch the egg. The key is if you can drop it or not!
Evaluation:
This is a competition. The student to successfully deliver the egg the quickest wins.
Originally write up by R. Harmon
Objective:
In the metalshop, there will be a long cable that stretches from the ceiling to the floor in the opposite end of the room. Near the end of the cable on the floor, there is a short partition wall and a Rubbermade Tote / bucket.
You must create a device to travel down the cable, and safely deliver an egg to the drop zone in the Rubbermade tote. Note: Only an egg must be dropped into the drop Zone, and the egg cannot be wrapped / protected in any way. (Think of a plain old egg)
The will be foam or towel in the bottom of the Rubbermade Tote to catch the egg. The key is if you can drop it or not!
Evaluation:
This is a competition. The student to successfully deliver the egg the quickest wins.
Originally write up by R. Harmon
Parameters:
-Students are to work individually
-Students will have approximately 10 classes to complete their Egg Gondola.
-Students will be evaluated individually, and assessed by their ability to work in a group to reach a common goal. After the competition, a reflection of learning / debrief will be required.
Outline:
-Your task is to create an Egg Gondola capable of safely delivering an Egg to the Drop Zone. Measure the cable, partition wall, the tote, and the distance the tote is from the wall and anything else you feel is relevant. Draw the diagram show below including measurements......... (see handout for further instructions)
Material:
-Students are to work individually
-Students will have approximately 10 classes to complete their Egg Gondola.
-Students will be evaluated individually, and assessed by their ability to work in a group to reach a common goal. After the competition, a reflection of learning / debrief will be required.
Outline:
-Your task is to create an Egg Gondola capable of safely delivering an Egg to the Drop Zone. Measure the cable, partition wall, the tote, and the distance the tote is from the wall and anything else you feel is relevant. Draw the diagram show below including measurements......... (see handout for further instructions)
Material:
- You are allowed to use almost any material (within reason). Before cutting up material check with Mr. Holbrook in case of extra cost.
- It is recommended to build the majority of your device out of metal (sheet metal, solid round stock, etc). If you can reuse scraps that is preferred!
- You may also design and 3D print parts if time allows and if you have access to those types of tools/machines
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Challenge Setups - You can see two different setups from 2 different schools as an example.
Build to fit your classroom! You don't need a metal shop for this. Students can build out of found materials arts and craft style instead of fabricating/machining parts if your classroom does not have tools and machines to build
Bucket and frame from found materials we had. The frame is strong enough to withstand the tight cable and the bucket/tote is secured to the frame using screws
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Students will need to draw a "side view" diagram with as much information as possible to assist in the design of their project. There will be a few days of testing before competition day with a golf ball so students can fine tune their designs.
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The slot in the plywood allows for easy and consistent setup. I can attach the wire to the anchor points and then slip the frame underneath and slide it into place
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The angle does not need to the same for every classroom. As long as you are consistent within 1 degree every day your students will be able to design successfully. If you change the wire angle by over 5 degrees from testing to competition day it may mess up their designs. We are using about 10 degrees for setup. As long as your setup can be set up the same every day your students will be able to see consistent results.
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I bought all the hardware from a local hardware store (princess auto). I based the hardware on what they had in stock and what would fit in my space. The cable diameter thickness was 5/32" so I have suggested students create their pulley to have at least a larger "scooped curve". See the Pulley instructions below!
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The hardware I am using is easy to adjust and setup. Students will be attaching the gondola to the right of the black electrical tape, let go, and allow gravity to do the rest.
I suggest leaving a frying pan behind and in front of the tote for the "non-successful" eggs as not to waste food. |
Side view of our setup. Very easy to take apart. While setup students have been instructed not to walk underneath or try to hop over for safety reasons. We have a safe walkway to the left of this image available during testing and competition time.
Below is pictures a setup from a different classroom but the concept is the same.
Below is pictures a setup from a different classroom but the concept is the same.