My class and I have been recently starting a major process on a Rube Goldberg project. A Rube Goldberg machine is a complex build that causes a simple task, like flipping a light switch, opening a door, etc.
My problems in the start were how I was really stuck in the beginning. I had no idea how I was going to start my sketch for the build and the materials I needed. My first plan was making one with my sister, which would be hard because there had to be double the steps in the Rube Goldberg, and I had a hard time getting along with her. We decided on making the last part of our Rube Goldberg – the task that the machine has to complete – fill a cat bowl with food. My sister said my part had to fill a water bowl, which I didn’t want.
Though I did have some successes. I soon later found out I had a lot of useful materials for the build like dominos, cars and car tracks, building blocks, balls, and many more things. I also am good at drawing, and very creative so I was confident in my sketch.
I was feeling confused, and it was kinda overwhelming with so much to do, but I was pretty excited.
Later I had more problems. My sister and I were not working together well and we had a bunch of quarrels. We were fighting over if it should be in the basement or not, which I think it obviously should. We have cats, and the basement has a good space that wouldn’t be messed up – my cats are not allowed in the basement. – Later on, we ended up leaving each other to work alone. NOW THE BASEMENT IS ALL MINE HAHA.
Anyway, I ended up finishing my sketch after a long night of work and headaches.
I was very frustrated while making my sketch, because I have limited materials, while my sister needs materials for her Rube Goldberg. Soon enough I thought of some ideas, but I’m not entirely sure they will work.
The process is still a work in progress, and hopefully, things go well.
Here are my Rube Goldberg machine sketches!
