Need some help with some ideas
There is a volleyball hanging from a string attached to a mount close to the roof of the AT building. This
mount was originally planned for a Foucault pendulum but it was cut due to lack of funds. Still, it would
be nice to have something to show for it.
Your project is to devise a method for keeping the volleyball in motion. It could be simply a back and
forth motion, or it could be circular, or some combination. I envision using this at an open house event
to add interest to the event. So if your method of keeping it in motion is also interesting so much the
better.
Some design parameters:
Your solution can’t obstruct traffic or be dangerous. No wires can cross the walkways.
The allowed budget is about 500 dollars for materials. No labor cost.
You can add something to the ball, or use something other than the ball as long as it isn’t heavy
enough to be dangerous if the string broke.
We can’t go up to the top of the roof to add anything. All work has to be done at the 2nd floor
level.
This would only be meant for temporary use, approximately 4 hours at a time.
To hand in:
a. An explanation including well done design drawings of your chosen design. You can do these in
Sketchup, or Solidworks, or by hand.
b. A bill of materials with estimated cost. If you want to use a motor, etc., include an exact
specification.