For my Rube Goldberg, my simple task was turning off a light.

I really like this project because it involves certain things, creativity, innovation, focus, and patience. But best of all, it is also fun!

Designing the machine was exciting, but also challenging. When I sketch the machine out, it made it easier to build because all of the steps layered out more and were easy to take on. What was challenging was putting or combining all of the simple machines together, and to work.

Some online resources that I used were Joseph’s Machines, and some of the other student’s machines. I used those resources to get inspiration for what my project would look like and operate. I also referenced the simple machine online handout. I wanted to include as many simple machines that I could have. (In my design, I have 4 simple machines.)

My Ah-Ha! moment was when I realized that I didn’t need to make the machine so long and boring. It could be short, but with a lot of energy and stuff going on. For example, my original design went around a whole room, but it took a long time to perfect and it would be troublesome to set it up all over again. But, now, my perfected design is much easier to put back up if broken down, and it has more ‘action or energy’ than the first design.

I really like the Rube Goldberg project, and I can’t wait for the next steps!

Below are my final sketches (In link format) :