This project was our second project in the POE course. This project was assigned to help us learn more about the 6 different types of simple machine. Each group was given one of the simple machines and then used the Vex robotic kits to build a model showing how their simple machine was being used as a mechanical advantage. My group was given he wheel and axle. We had to show how we got the mechanical advantage of our simple machine and show the class how it operated and the importance of it. We needed to lift a small weight off of the ground to demonstrate our machine.
I learned the effectiveness of even the basic simple machines and how they are in our everyday life. This was also our first project with the Vex robotics which was a nice simple start into the use of the Vex materials. It was a good opportunity to experiment with some of the new materials we weren't familiar with yet.
I learned the effectiveness of even the basic simple machines and how they are in our everyday life. This was also our first project with the Vex robotics which was a nice simple start into the use of the Vex materials. It was a good opportunity to experiment with some of the new materials we weren't familiar with yet.