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Current 2019 - 2020 Engineering Design Projects


2020 Rube Goldberg

2020 Rube Goldberg Machine Information and Rules Sheet
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What is Rube a Goldberg Machine:
 
A Rube Goldberg Machine, named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a machine intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way. Usually, these machines consist of a series of simple unrelated devices; the action of each triggers the initiation of the next, eventually resulting in achieving a stated goal or outcome.
 
Challenge:
 
The student will research, sketch, construct and document by photos and video a multi-functional Rube Goldberg machine using only available household items. This challenge should be fun and inspirational and will require a lot of “Trial and Error”. Remember to be patient and laugh a lot.

 Rube Goldberg Student Sketches and Fabrication


Rube Goldberg Student Videos


Rube Goldberg Student Video Links

Bianca Vitale: https://vm.tiktok.com/cbqoNg/
Abby Bartsch: https://vm.tiktok.com/3EUNeS/
Jeremy Flattery: https://vm.tiktok.com/TYjsjw/
​Logan Krisciunas: https://vm.tiktok.com/wUwnFs/
Hayden Messing: (Link Here)

2020 Monster Truck Challenge (MTC)

2020 Monster Truck Challenge
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2020 Monster Truck Summary and Reflection Paper
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2020 Monster Truck Render Grade Sheet
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Design Challenge:
 
The student will design and fabricate a Monster Truck with articulated suspension and a fully functional drive train with FWD (four-wheel drive) or AWD (all-wheel drive) that will be able to overcome various terrain obstacles.

Learning Objectives
In the participation and the development of this project students will:
  • Work with tools to process materials and assemble a product
  • Incorporate problem solving, design and engineering techniques
  • Better understand Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Better understand the characteristics of electric circuits
  • Understand the characteristic of a Monster Truck Suspension
  • Apply mathematical calculations and measurements
  • Work with tools to process materials and assemble a product
  • Demonstrate fastening techniques
  • Incorporate design and sketching techniques
  • Incorporate 2D and 3D CAD techniques
  • Demonstrate skills in accommodating friction and alignment geometry
  • Demonstrate the application of electricity to generate motion
  • Better understand characteristics of electrical circuits
  • Demonstrate the ability to solder an electric component
  • Work individually and cooperatively as well as competitively

​1st / 2nd Hour - Monster Trucks


​5th / 6th Hour - Monster Trucks


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Updated  January 2023
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    • Air Powered Vehicles
    • Boat Regatta
    • Bridge Building
    • Catapults
    • Design Tech Alumni
    • Drawings and Sketches
    • Door Decorating Contest
    • Egg Crash Vehicles
    • Electric Vehicles #1
    • Electric Vehicles #2
    • King of the Hill
    • Misc Projects
    • Monster Trucks
    • Motorcycle Street Machine
    • Pneumatic Launchers
    • Pneumatic Powered Vehicle
    • PVC Vehicles
    • ScoreBOT Challenge
    • Transportation Technology