User:CarltonStephenson/ENES-100/Project 1/Conceive

Problem Statement
Begin creating the long process of Rude Goldberg machine and make the inputs and output complex.

Market/Teacher needs
The teacher, needs to see a working and creative Rude Goldberg from the group.

Defining Rude Goldberg
Function of a Goldberg project is to take a very simple task and make it as a complex as possible. Having a lot of steps with a input/output steps

Past SUCCESSFUL Rude Goldberg projects
Links to great Goldberg projects

1.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKpxd8hzOcQ

2.:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0jmSsQ5ptw

3.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlejRbY4MMk

Past FAILED Rude Goldberg projects
Links to failing Rude Goldberg projects

1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GCFVBrmw7E

2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxdWwMNyGIo

3.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ-GskVkE3k

STEPS For Rude Goldberg
1.Look at several Rube Goldberg machines for inspiration

2.Choose a task- The purpose of a Rube Goldberg machine is to seriously over-engineer a process in order to perform a simple task

3.Incorporate functional elements into the design-. Every Rube Goldberg machine uses levers, pulleys, rolling balls, ramps, tubes, and the domino effect to keep things moving. To get your project going, create a general skeleton of these elements so that you get sense of the size, complexity, and overall movement of the machine.

4.Incorporate creative elements into the design-Add a few creative links to make your design fun and unique.

5.Assemble the machine-Rube Goldberg machines have a tendency to get very large; if you’re limited on space, make sure your design maximizes vertical space. 6.Test repeatedly- Dont feel bad if it doesn't work, keep at it

7.Decorate your machine if desired- Use paint, furniture polish, trim, or anything else that might enhance your design