User:Zbennett/enes100/My Work (Rube Goldberg)

Write problem/project Goal
Rube Goldberg projects are best illustrated by the band OK Go video "This too shall pass." The idea is to take apart something like a laser printer and expose all the parts that move, blink, smell, etc. Then make an art exhibit like this Honda Accord commercial in an art gallary.

My First Task
Construct a support structure for the Rube Goldberg machine to be mounted on.

Summary of actual work over first weekend
Over the weekend I constructed two supports that would be able to support the Rube Goldberg machine freestanding.

Week1 Narrative
They were made using spare 2X4's that I found in my garage. With these, the machine can be placed anywhere in a room, and does not need the support of a wall to remain upright. I was sure to make them tall so that they can accommodate a large Rube Goldberg machine if necessary. Unfortunately, as can be seen in the picture, the diagonal supports on the top structure are not exactly lined up, but the structure will most likely not have to support enough weight for this to make a noticeable difference.

My Second Task
Disassemble printer motor's wiring and attach to arduino.

Summary of actual work over second weekend
I found, through trial and error, that the first and the fifth wire can be attached to the arduino to power the printer motor.

Week2 Narrative
Through trial and error, I discovered that when the first and fifth wires of the printer motor are attached to the GND and 13th slot, respectively, of the arduino, the motor will spin. Using this, a simple program can be written that turns the motor on and off, using a timer to control the "blink" speed.

My Third task
Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the third weekend.

Summary of actual work over third weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week3 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

My Fourth task
''Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the final weekend of project work. ''

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week4 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

Complete Team Page
Fill out the Team Form (should have already copied the form, created the team page, linked to it and started filling it out).