How Can I Build a Golf Ball Roller Coaster with Recycled Materials?

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The discussion revolves around constructing a golf ball roller coaster using recycled materials, specifically focusing on the constraints of not using commercial or prefabricated items. The project requires the coaster to include two loops and two hills with a height change of 20 cm for each hill.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore various materials that can be used, such as cardboard and chicken wire, while questioning the limitations imposed on the project. Some suggest using cardboard and newspaper with water to create sturdy structures, while others express concerns about finding adequate support for the coaster.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing ideas about potential materials and construction methods. There is a recognition of the challenges posed by the constraints, and some participants are offering suggestions while others are still seeking clarity on what materials can be utilized.

Contextual Notes

Participants are restricted from using any commercial or purchased materials, and only specific types of wood are permitted for the base. The limitations on tools and materials are influencing the approaches being considered.

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I have to make a roller coaster for a golf ball. It has to be made out of recycled materials. This also means no materials for construction (but chicken wire is allowed) and no prefabricated materials (Legos, Kenex, etc)
2 loops, 2 hills. Each hill has to be 20 cm height change.
Can anyone give me suggestions on materials and what is the best way to build this type of contraption. I really do not have many tools and am trying to do this mostly with cardboard, but it isn't working out very well.
 
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So, in addition to chicken wire netting you are allowed to use cardboard. What other materials are you allowed to use?
 
Anything that is not commercial or purchased. We can not use any type of pre-fabricated materials, and we are not allowed to go to home depot to purchase anything. The only wood we can use is on the base, not as support for the contraption.
I am having a hard time finding sturdy enough support to create this coaster.
 
It seems to me that with cardboard, newspaper, and water (and enough time for things to dry) it should be pretty easy.
 

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