Last Saturday we started work on Rube Goldberg balloon popping devices in the morning group. Lots of different ideas being tried out, and this weekend we get to see what the final results will look like. Some of our big nails seem to be popular choices for making the big kaboom, but will they be able to puncture the balloons, or will some have to be switched out for something sharper? You might say we're waiting on pins and needles here.
In the afternoon we started work on an experimental Arduino servo chain reaction. Can we create our own homemade switches so that our servos can activate each other one after another? Can we get them to run in a looping circle? This weekend we'll finish the switches, add some programming, and find out! The homemade switches are looking awfully impressive and creative. It's going to be fun to see them in action.
Of course, after all this group work, the students will spend the rest of the 6 week program working on making their own project idea. With the help of our equipment, materials, and mentors they'll be bringing their ideas to life. We're all looking forward to seeing what amazing new creations will come out of the workshop this time around.
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