Help Building Rube Goldberg Machine

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around building a Rube Goldberg machine that incorporates specific elements and constraints, including the use of an analogue multimeter to measure water in a pail of ice cream. Participants are exploring ideas for achieving the required steps and mechanisms within the given dimensions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant outlines the requirements for the machine, including specific energy types and mechanical components.
  • Another participant inquires about the step limit, questioning whether it is strictly 18 steps or if it can be adjusted.
  • A later reply clarifies that the maximum number of steps is 20 and requests suggestions for building the machine within specified dimensions.
  • One participant suggests looking at the board game "Mouse Trap" for inspiration on design and mechanics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the maximum number of steps being 20, but there is no consensus on specific design approaches or solutions for the machine's construction.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided detailed assumptions about the mechanisms or how the various energy types will be integrated into the machine.

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Individuals interested in engineering design, creative problem-solving, or educational projects related to physics and mechanics may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi i need help making my rube goldberg machine. It needs to use an Analogue Multimeter to determine how much water is in a 5 quart pail of ice cream (any amount of water)
The things it needs to have in it is:
1. Needs to start by hitting record button on Digital Camera
2. 1 thing to fly 30 inches or more horizontally
3. needs to act like a roller coaster
4. Use Elastlic Ponetial Engery
5. Uses 2 Electric Motors
6. 1 heat engery with heat source
7. 1 light engery
8. 1 Magnet force
9. 1 pulley system
10. 1 30 inch upward vertical elevation change
Need 8 more steps
PLEASE HELP
 
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Can you go over or under or are you limited to 18 steps no more and no less?
 
It can be 20 steps no more than twenty any suggestions to how i can build this machine the dimensions are 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall and 40 inches long
Thanks
 
Yeah. Take a look at the old board game "Mouse Trap."
 

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