Simple Machines Education Kit

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The Super Cool Machines Learning Kit is incredibly easy to put together, and anyone can do it. Print out some or all of the amazing machines to show students just how awesome 3D printing really is. Discover how forces are transferred using these everyday machines that we see everywhere around us. The kit includes: Inclined Plane + Wedge Lever and Stand Pulley Nut and Bolt Wheel and Axle Take a look at the (super simple) instructions for assembly. Print Settings Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Notes: Print the axle with a brim. Post-Printing Assembly of Pulley Needs: Pulley Mount 1 + 2 Pulley Wheel Some sort of glue (I like superglue for PLA) Hands Take Pulley Mount 1 and place the pulley in the rotation joint. Place some glue on the tip of the rotation joint on Pulley Mount 2, as well as the flat area where the mounts will press together. Put the two pieces together and let harden. All set! Assembly of Wheel Needs: Wheel Axle Elastic Band(s) Put the elastic band(s) in the groove on the wheel. Put the axle through the wheel so it rests in the groove. Ready to roll! How I Built This Design Tools Designed with Autodesk Fusion 360 Custom Section Project: Build a Rube Goldberg Machine Objectives: Learn about how forces are transferred using simple machines, and other creations. Audiences: Grade 3 - 10 Preparation: Print out a set of simple machines for each group to be manipulated while planning. Steps: Brainstorm how to move things using force transfer Draw it out Create it! Results: Have a plan for (or actually create) a Rube Goldberg machine!