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
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