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BALL THROWER

Design a machine to throw a small plastic ball as far as possible.

Think Like an Athlete:

How do you throw a ball? How can you use that to build this robot?

Think Like an Physicist:

How you you use leverage to get you ball to go further?

EXAMPLE IDEAS!

Made by: Sonia Mody

v01.29.2024

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Try to mimic real-life machines that throw balls (like a slingshot or a catapult).

Beginner

Physics

Mechanics and Movement

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CODE IT!

Modify It

  • Can you write code that makes it easier for the user to reload the machine?
  • What happens if you increase/decrease the number of rotations or the speed?
  • What comments could you add to this code?

Code for the Catapult:

CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

Try to make your robot throw a ball as far as you are tall!

BUILD IT!

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Here is an example of a build that mimics the human arm with a joint at the “wrist”!