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Foundations of Technology
Unit 4 Lesson 1: The Core Technologies
File 4.1.3: Rube Goldberg Design Brief Design Folio
1.
Define the Problem
Develop a problem statement that identifies the what, who, when and how the problem should be
addressed.
We have been hired by a local museum to create a Rube Goldberg. Within the Rube
Goldberg, there must be at least 5 to 9 core technologies. We also have to include 2 simple
machines. The Rube Goldberg must be created with the materials that we are given to carry
out the operation of popping a balloon within 3 minutes.
2.
Brainstorming
Sketch five possible subsystems that you might use in your final design to meet the criteria and
constraints of the design challenge. Clearly identify and describe how each of these ideas uses core
technologies and simple machines.
Citations/References
4.
Materials List: Based on your brainstorming and the criteria and constraints, list the materials you plan to
use to meet the design requirements.
5.
Exploring possibilities
Reflect on your brainstorm ideas and research notes and describe the plusses and minuses of each
design approach you have considered.
Brainstormin
g Idea
Idea 1
Idea 2
Idea 3
Pluses
Minuses
Very pretty
Time consuming
Did alternative solutions arise as you initially evaluated your designs? Cite examples.
No, we were very precise and simple with our ideas, based off of videos that we had watched during our
research phase. Made it easier to create ideas of our own and and not deal with searching for alternate
solutions.
6.
Selecting an Approach
a. Enter the constraints and criteria of the project in the first column.
b. Score your brainstorming ideas against each constraint or criterion and indicate how
well the idea meets the criteria and constraints.
3 pts = easily meets, 2 pts = somewhat meets, 1 pt = does not meet
c. Total the columns and circle the highest score to indicate your best design idea.
d. Write a short paragraph justifying your solution. Include trade-offs that were made in
the selection.
Constraint/Criterio
n
Brainstormin
g Idea 1
Brainstormin
g Idea 2
Brainstormin
g Idea 3
we have to pop a
balloon
5 core machines
2 simple machines
Brainstormin
g Idea 4
3
Brainstormin
g Idea 5
3
10
10
14
13
10
The solution would be the first idea, it easily meets the most constraints and criteria. The design
itself includes several simple and core machines, pops the baloon, and is within the time
constraints. The materials are a little more particular but arent unfathomable to obtain.
7.
Take your highest scoring brainstorming ideas and create working drawings (sketches with dimensions,
so that you could build your project) of your complete device. Attach your working drawings to this
sheet.
In addition to the drawings in your design proposal, use the material type and cost data in the design
brief to predict the cost of materials for your device. Remember, the customer wants to keep the cost
of the device down as much as possible. The following table will help you organize your cost data and
calculate a predicted cost before you build.
Material to be Used
Screw
Qty
Total Cost
0.61
10
0.75
7.50
Fan
8.99
8.99
Balls
2-3
0.47
1.41
Cars
5.99
11.98
Funnel
1.00
1.00
Domioes
20
0.46
12.99
Bucket
2.60
2.60
Pulley System
10.00
10.00
57.08
8.
Making a model or prototype
In the space below, document (using digital pictures) your construction of the model/prototype. Be
sure to include a picture of the final model/prototype.
Construction in Process
Construction in Process
Construction in Process
Final Product
9.
As you create your solution, you will perform tests to make sure that the solution is meeting the needs
of the given problem. If your solution does not work, you may need to repeat the previous steps of the
Engineering Design Process, until you find a functional design. In the space below, document the type
of tests you conducted and the results.
Test Performed
knock over dominos with a marble so it
pushes a car
Test Results
The momentum is weak but we can use it beacuse
it actually works.
10.
Refining the Design
Based on your tests, what design refinements should be made to the prototype to ensure that it can
satisfy all of the criteria and constraints of the design problem.
We changed a simple car falling onto the balloon with a nail to a bucket beacuse a bucket would
have more pressure when the bucket falls on top of the balloon it would be easier then a car.
11.
Creating or making it
Modify your model/prototype to incorporate the design refinements you identified in section 10.
Document the construction of the model/prototype. Be sure to include sketches/pictures as
appropriate.
Construction in Process
Construction in Process
Construction in Process
Final Product
12.
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7)
8)
a) Demonstrate the operation of your Rube Goldberg device to the class. As part of
your demonstration, describe the steps involved and point out the core technologies &
simple machines used in your device.
We drop the marble.
The marble rolls down a set of inclined planes
The marble hits a set of dominoes, knocking them down.
The dominoes knock down a second marble down into a funnel.
The 2nd marble falls out of the funnel and goes and, eventually, knocks down another set of dominoes.
Those dominoes puch a car full of marbles on to an unstable weight.
The car hits the weight (which is on a pulley) and that weight triggers and drops a blade.
The blade falls on top of the balloon, popping it. END.
b) Time Required to complete the task: _________ min. and ____35_ sec.
c) In the table below, describe each subsystem & list the core technologies or simple machines
used.
Subsystem
Lever
Pulley
Inclined Plane
wheel and axle
Qty
1
Total Cost
10.00
Dominoes
27
0.46
12.42
Wood
11
5.49
60.39
Car
5.99
11.98
Marbles
0.47
0.94
Funnel
1.00
1.00
0.75
2.25
Total
$98.98
Below Average
Average
Define Problem
Rephrases the
problem with limited
clarity.
Brainstorm
Possible
Solutions
Contributes few or
implausible ideas.
Research
Ideas/ Explore
Possibilities
Contributes ideas,
but without
documented
research. Produces
incomplete sketches.
Specify
Constraints and
Identify
Criteria
Consider
Alternative
Solutions
Inadequate analysis
of a variety of
possible solutions.
Select an
Approach
Selection of solution
is not justified based
on consideration of
criteria and
constraints.
Develop a
Written Design
Proposal
Design proposal is
inadequate and
lacking pertinent
information.
Make a Model
or Prototype
The model or
prototype meets the
task criteria to a
limited extent.
Test and
Evaluate
Testing and
evaluation processes
are inadequate.
Refine/
Improve
Refinement based
on testing and
evaluation is not
evident.
Excellent
Create/
Make Product
Finished solution
(product) fails to
meet specifications.
Communicate
Results
Solution presented
with limited
accuracy. Limited
supporting evidence
on how the solution
meets the task
criteria.