Escher

Problem
Escher drawings can be made into 3D objects that if looked at in the right lighting, at the right angle, create an illusion ... typically of water going up hill or balls rolling up hill. These illusions make great demonstration devices that illustrate engineering and art to kids and start interesting conversations.

Conceive
Escher drawings can be drawn in 3D software and then physically modeled so their percularities become more exposed. Project doesn't have to include a water pump.
 * This project has to have a chin rest system so the eye lines create the illusion.
 * Videoing the illusion is a must
 * Lighting is going to be very important

Design
Link to the sketchup file


 * Waterfall in google Sketchup
 * Waterpump starting point
 * siphon and hoses option

Demo
presentation

Next Steps

 * Make video of 2 ramp
 * Create demo of the 2 ramp
 * Draw water fall
 * Make the four ramp