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Building a kicking machine for my project
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Building a kicking machine for my project
by Jacobie09 » Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:37 am
Me ans dome others need a kicking machine. We are thinking about making a wooden box with a lever inside it. On one side of the lever is a flat paddle and the other side would have a heavy weight. Will that work? Any suggestions of improvements or BETTER machines? If you have a better machine. Make it using notebook or draw it. Take a picture and then post it in a reply. Thanks!
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Re: Building a kicking machine for my project
by wendellwiggins » Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:33 pm
Hello Jacobie09,
Your request sort of reverses the roles of experimenter and expert. The idea is that you design the machine, and if it isn't satisfactory, you post a drawing and perhaps a picture of it and we can critique it.
You basic idea sounds like it should work. The key to working well is in the details.
If you have a specific design and provide the details in text and figures, and you describe its successes and shortfalls, I'll be happy to comment on it and see if I can suggest improvements.
Good luck, WW
Your request sort of reverses the roles of experimenter and expert. The idea is that you design the machine, and if it isn't satisfactory, you post a drawing and perhaps a picture of it and we can critique it.
You basic idea sounds like it should work. The key to working well is in the details.
If you have a specific design and provide the details in text and figures, and you describe its successes and shortfalls, I'll be happy to comment on it and see if I can suggest improvements.
Good luck, WW
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