Elastic powered
This is another teams creation for the Scrapheap Challenge 2013 at the Big Boys Toys show at Elim Pentecostal Church in Loughborough. It is an annual event that we have been attending for a few years. In the past we have exhibited our LEGO train set.
Last year we were awarded a trophy for The Most Innovative Solution. Our team consisted of myself, Son #1 and Daughter #1 (at the time they were 12 and 9 years old). This year the team is the same, but we are all 1 year older!
The challenge this year is to transport a Ping Pong Ball over some wooden steps. They are originally built from MDF to form car servicing ramps. The competitors do not have prior knowledge of the challenge task.
Although a fun event, there are strict rules on what is allowed (and what isn't) - for example you can't power the device from mains electricity or from any form of combustion.
The parts used must come from the 'heap'... the 2 hour build time flies past.
This device uses an elastic band wound tightly inside the wheels, this is attached to the arm. When released the elastic bands push the wheel forward.
If remember rightly it managed to climb two steps.
Elastic powered
This is another teams creation for the Scrapheap Challenge 2013 at the Big Boys Toys show at Elim Pentecostal Church in Loughborough. It is an annual event that we have been attending for a few years. In the past we have exhibited our LEGO train set.
Last year we were awarded a trophy for The Most Innovative Solution. Our team consisted of myself, Son #1 and Daughter #1 (at the time they were 12 and 9 years old). This year the team is the same, but we are all 1 year older!
The challenge this year is to transport a Ping Pong Ball over some wooden steps. They are originally built from MDF to form car servicing ramps. The competitors do not have prior knowledge of the challenge task.
Although a fun event, there are strict rules on what is allowed (and what isn't) - for example you can't power the device from mains electricity or from any form of combustion.
The parts used must come from the 'heap'... the 2 hour build time flies past.
This device uses an elastic band wound tightly inside the wheels, this is attached to the arm. When released the elastic bands push the wheel forward.
If remember rightly it managed to climb two steps.