June 15 Room 2 DigitalXP: Rube Goldberg: Engineering Design Process: Select, Prototype, Test by AVID Science https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se Please share your progress with these phases of the engineering design process. en-us 2020-05-30 21:16:49 UTC 2023-03-02 00:35:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Discussion Post Choice avidscience1 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/602740599 You can share by writing your post, uploading an image of your design sketch and prototype, or using the video recording feature to share your work for these phases of the engineering design process.]]> 2020-05-30 21:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/602740599 How to upload/take a video avidscience1 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/602740600 1. Click the circle with the plus sign under a column.
2. Click on the 3 horizontal dots.
3. Select upload to select a saved image to your computer.
4. Select  voice to record your post.
5. Select film to record a video.]]> 2020-05-30 21:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/602740600 Brenna's Design https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631043146 2020-06-17 18:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631043146 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631050867 2020-06-17 18:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631050867 Swinging log https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631054391 I would attach some rope to the ceiling with a spot to put a log in with nails and a hammer. I would swing the log toward the door to close it. ]]> 2020-06-17 18:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631054391 shenneke1 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631069286 2020-06-17 19:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631069286 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631077501 I have a couple of books standing up in front of the slightly ajar door. I am going to roll my 4 year old nephew's basketball at them. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631077501 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631077506 2020-06-17 19:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631077506 Prototype https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631078789 Built my prototype, but doesn't look like the cooler will be tall enough to allow for the ball to bounce off the top of the toilet paper roll pack - will see result when I test!]]> 2020-06-17 19:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631078789 Nerf Gun - Book - Book - Book - Door ofateo https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631079516 2020-06-17 19:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631079516 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631079523 I started out with books that were too small, so I had to change to larger size books. When I read the directions the first time, I thought we had to use five objects. I am having trouble getting a couple of the books to stay standing, so when I do my final run, I may only have 2 books standing. The door will close with 2 or 3 books. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631079523 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631081323 2020-06-17 19:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631081323 Test https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631082175 Cooler definitely not tall enough - added a pack of water underneath and created the height that I needed. Door was able to swing open!]]> 2020-06-17 19:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631082175 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631083827 Need a taller ramp for more force applied to broom.]]> 2020-06-17 19:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631083827 Design Sketch pdozier https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631084123 2020-06-17 19:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631084123 pdozier https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631084552 Prototype does not look half bad! It is a very good think I have large books!]]> 2020-06-17 19:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631084552 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631085536 Put some additional books under board that ramp is made with, the adjusted broom angles. It closed the door.]]> 2020-06-17 19:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631085536 pdozier https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631086397 It worked! It took 2 books as opposed to 1 in my original plan.]]> 2020-06-17 19:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631086397 Joel's Design https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631088826 2020-06-17 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631088826 kpautz1 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631088868 Have water bottle on top of table, gets knocked over, falles onto incline made by two kayak paddles and pushes soccer ball down paddles to roll and close the door]]> 2020-06-17 19:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631088868 Joel's prototype https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631091135 End table and ramp were set up but my bucket was too high at the beginning. After adjusting the bucket it worked well. Had to lengthen the string to make sure that I met the parameters. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631091135 kpautz1 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631091270 Make sure kayak paddles are not spaced too far apart, incline ramp made with paddles. more force behind water bottle to initiate motion]]> 2020-06-17 19:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631091270 Joel's Test https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631092935 After adjusting bucket height and string length, it worked well. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631092935 ofateo https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631095453 2020-06-17 19:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631095453 I started with books stacked up approximately 1 meter. I then placed a hot wheels track at the top leading down to another stack of books. https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631096463 I placed the can opener below the second stack and rolled a lacrosse ball down the track.  It took several trials to make the ball drop on the lever of the can opener but once I solved that my plan work perfectly.  When the can was placed in the can opener with the lever almost engaged the ball started the can opener and true to form my cat came busting through the door opening it 37cm ]]> 2020-06-17 19:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631096463 ofateo https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631096939 Difficult to get the books to stay upright long enough for set up. Opened them slightly to have them be sturdy enough for set up.

]]> 2020-06-17 19:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631096939 Baby pushes ball, ball rolls down ramp into door for the desired distance!! https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631100617 2020-06-17 19:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631100617 Built prototype using 2 medium sized amazon boxes, some scrap wood and a basketball. https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631101757 2020-06-17 19:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631101757 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631103712 Needed to have the ball up higher for more force, so added an additional amazon box. Worked perfectly!!]]> 2020-06-17 19:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631103712 Simple machine https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631106699  I will be using a clamp attached to the end of a broom handle. I will close the clamp on the side of the door and use good old human strength to swing the door in the direction of opening or closing. Momentum and force with take care of the rest.]]> 2020-06-17 19:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631106699 Toni's toni_hall https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631107760 If I had wind up cars, I would use those and string.....but, since I don't, I would use a cookie sheet, small box, and my dog's ball (it's kind of small, but heavy)]]> 2020-06-17 19:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631107760 Lit tea light sits on floating plastic bowl. The sink is turned on, and slowly fills, lifting the floating bowl and tea light. The light reaches the top, where it burns a string that is holding a car at the top of ramp. Once the string breaks, the car rolls down the ramp into the door and causes it to move. https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631108262 2020-06-17 19:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631108262 gpalau https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631109659 my original idea was terrible.   It was impossible to get the tongs to attach to the tripod to create a slingshot.  So I had to redesign.  
My redesign included using a shoe, dropping it on the opening mechanism for my trash can, and lean a broom against the trash can. when the trash can opens it pushes the broom against the door to open it. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631109659 The prototype filled the sink too quickly, so we changed it out for a titration pipette and let a plastic container fill more slowly to keep the candle upright. https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631110086 2020-06-17 19:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631110086 It worked! Next time I want to try incorporating a series of blocks or something that fall down into the door after being hit by the car. https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631110958 2020-06-17 19:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631110958 directions https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631115262 kick soccer ball through the door and it will go up ramp and hit the weight which will fall and the string will close the door. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631115262 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631116989 2020-06-17 19:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631116989 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631117215 The first attempt did not have a way to move the weight and it kept falling in the wrong direction. I attempted to change the direction of the ramp and that too failed. I realized that the wight needed a counter force to move in the right direction. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631117215 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631118701 It worked with the door closing 15 cm when I added the counter weight. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631118701 gpalau https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631118801 With a few small modifications, my redesigned prototype worked! I had to add some weight to the broom to make it heavy enough to move the door, but it worked. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631118801 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631120158 2020-06-17 19:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631120158 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631121477 2020-06-17 19:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631121477 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631122483 Built my prototype using a chair and piece of heavy cardboard. I secured my ramp using books on the chair.

]]> 2020-06-17 19:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631122483 Using the kid's toys kinneyb2 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631122683 I built the basic set up as shown in my design sketch. I didn't measure anything to make it reproducible. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631122683 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631123281 The first attempt I did not leave myself enough room to get the ball all the way to the door. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631123281 Using the kid's toys kinneyb2 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631123794 The ball is not heavy enough to knock over the noisy toy. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631123794 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631124031 2020-06-17 19:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631124031 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631124442 I re-evaluated my distance and this time I got it to open but I still need to figure out how to only make it only open to the appropriate distance. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631124442 Directions https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631125030 set up table with large picture as inclined plane.  Roll soccer ball down the ramp to hit door.

]]> 2020-06-17 19:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631125030 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631127265 The kid's ball was not heavy enough to shut the doors. I had to use my weighted workout ball. Then the ramp wanted to fall over from the weight of the ball. I had to secure the ramp with more books on each side and my child's hands. ]]> 2020-06-17 19:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631127265 Directions https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631128913 Set up a bar stool with two broomsticks as a ramp, and roll a basketball down it into the door.]]> 2020-06-17 19:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631128913 Maria's Fanciful Design https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631129965 2020-06-17 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631129965 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631130048 2020-06-17 19:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631130048 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631130255 first attempt table was not tall enough to create steep enough inclined plane for soccer ball to gain enough speed to hit door hard enough to move it 15cm.]]> 2020-06-17 19:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631130255 Maria's Explanation https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631130625 In my device, a tea kettle will whistle which will frighten the mouse that lives under my stove. She will run out in fear and notice the adorable mouse house I have strategically placed for her atop a ramp. Fearing for her life, she will shove the ping-pong ball blocking the doorway down a ramp, causing it to tap a precariously balanced broom. This broom will then fall into a soccer ball atop an adjacent ramp, causing it to bump into the door and open it approximately 15 centimetres.]]> 2020-06-17 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631130625 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631133351 2020-06-17 19:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631133351 Maria's Missing Mouse https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631133847 I tried to locate our little mouse, but she seems to be taking a nap. Once I have assured she is in position, I will report back my findings.]]> 2020-06-17 19:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631133847 Prototype https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631142969 I built my prototype and realized that my house is really tilted. All of the doors facing north automatically open if they're not latched.]]> 2020-06-17 20:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631142969 Test https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631143961 It didn't move very far the first time, so I swapped the brooms so that the bristles were at the top instead of the bottom. It definitely helped, but I was still only able to get the door to move 12-14 cm.]]> 2020-06-17 20:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631143961 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631148505 2020-06-17 20:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631148505 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631148978 I started out with 3 objects. I used a board, tennis ball and dr.pepper box. My idea is that I will have my daughter ride her scooter/car past the tennis ball, it will roll down the ramp causing the door to close.]]> 2020-06-17 20:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631148978 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631150626 The door didn't close. I don't think the tennis ball has enough weight to it and my incline needs to be steeper. ]]> 2020-06-17 20:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631150626 Remote door opening https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631150788 2020-06-17 20:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631150788 kirstenshriver https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631152568 2020-06-17 20:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631152568 I failed to consider kirstenshriver https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631153284 2020-06-17 20:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631153284 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631155290 2020-06-17 20:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631155290 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631175125 2020-06-17 20:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631175125 Still waiting on the cat...probably have to go to bed before he'll do it https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631175663 2020-06-17 20:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631175663 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631188111 2020-06-17 20:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631188111 Prototype https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631189305 It worked! I used the potato gun to aim at the electric car remote control and it caused the car to reverse thus pulling on the string. This almost closed the door but the car did not have enough strength ]]> 2020-06-17 20:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631189305 It WORKED! https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631190706 As mentioned before it almost closed the door all the way ]]> 2020-06-17 20:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631190706 https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631227900 2020-06-17 21:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/avidscience1/s7oi49hwjqgpn0se/wish/631227900