Marble Delivery System Lab
ENGR 1181
Lab #1
Build a tower, build a team
 Effective teamwork is the basis for team success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_yKBitO8M
Today's Learning Objectives
After today's class:
 Students should gain a cursory knowledge of
the design process and have the initial
experience of working in assigned teams.
 Students should be able to design and build a
mechanical machine or structure that delivers
up to 10 marbles from a tabletop to a receiving
target.
Lab Setup
The picture below shows the table
setup. You will have a K’nex set,
and a cup with 10 marbles
The above picture shows the
testing table, the start line, and the
bucket at the end of the table.
Schedule of Events
Lab Intro + Questions
5 min
Design and Construct
35 min
RUN #1
10 min
Design Modifications
10 min
RUN #2
10 min
CLEANUP/Wrap-up
10 min
When your team is called you have 1 minute
to start the run.
Scoring
Marble in center Target
Marble in outer Target
Points
10/marble
5/marble
Max score
100
Today’s Assignment
At the end of class:
 Disassemble the vehicle
 Organize the kit
 Get checked-out by a TA or Instructor
Helpful Hints
 Be aware of the time left in class
• There will only be two opportunities to make
runs
• The first run will conclude after 50 minutes
• Your second run will be on a first-come firstserved basis
Important Takeaways
 Teamwork is imperative for success in industry
and must be cultivated early
 Teamwork, when done effectively allows for
knowledge sharing and peer support
 It is important to maintain a positive attitude
and contribute meaningfully to the team
Topic
Document Type
MARBLE DELIVERY SYSTEM
None
Quality and Productivity
Executive Summary
Circuits
Executive Summary
Solar Meter
--
Solar Cell
Memo (Combined)
Beam Bending
Memo
Wind Turbine 1
--
Wind Turbine 2
Report (Combined)
Problem Solving Project 1
Problem Solving Project 2
Problem Solving Project 3
Project Notebook (Combined)
Preview of Next Lab
The next lab involves various aspects of the manufacturing
process. The learning objectives are:
Gain an appreciation for the importance of engineering in
manufacturing processes
Enhance the manufacturing process of Mr. Potato Heads by
utilizing the core, fundamental principles of Lean (eliminating
waste) and Sigma (reducing variation in the product)
Explain the difference between PUSH and PULL systems on the
assembly line