User:SCorcoran/ENES-100/project 0/Design

Problem Statement
To create a strandbeest out of household materials.

Requirements for each element or component derived from system level goals and requirements
The legs must stem from a central point that can cause the movement of the legs.

The initial design
Following the basic design of a strandbeest, K'nex and connecting pieces were used to make the fixed points and the movable parts of the legs.

Experiment prototypes and tests need for design
Once the strandbeest is constructed, the legs were tested to see the movement by moving the central linking point in a circular motion.

Operations
A simple machine that can be powered by motors, humans, wind, etc.

Maintainability, reliability, and safety
Having only 2 linkages makes the strandbeest unbalanced and could result in the strandbeest falling over.

Robustness, evolution, product improvement and retirement
A small motor could be attached to make the strandbeest self propelled.

Next Steps
Continue working on the strandbeest.