This project is called the cardboard automata. I made it using simple things like a cardboard box, constrution paper, chop sticks, and a hot glue (be careful hot while in use). Before you start make sure your box is cut in half and balanced. The first objective is to make one motion. It doesn't matter if it goes up and down are in a circle. Then you have to make an more complex machine with two motions. Like I said before it doesn't matter which way it goes. It depends on how you cut out your cams. Cams are the things you cut out to make the motion of the object.
Ways in which to improve/Insight
If you are looking for a way to improve the balance of the machine, cut out some triangles and put them in the base corners. To make the cams work make them as oval as you can (that's if you want it to go in a circle). If u want it to go up and down you have to make something like and oval.
Personal Thoughts
Most of the people I worked with thought it was hard. Its only hard if you don't have instructions to lead you on (which as we did). It's really easy and simple. Need more instruction comment and I will help.
Ways in which to improve/Insight
If you are looking for a way to improve the balance of the machine, cut out some triangles and put them in the base corners. To make the cams work make them as oval as you can (that's if you want it to go in a circle). If u want it to go up and down you have to make something like and oval.
Personal Thoughts
Most of the people I worked with thought it was hard. Its only hard if you don't have instructions to lead you on (which as we did). It's really easy and simple. Need more instruction comment and I will help.
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