RUBE GOLDBERG
CONTEST
Date: Wednesday, November 8,
2000, during long lunch -No late projects accepted
Location: Room 264
The object of the Rube Goldberg Contest is to build the most
INEFFICIENT device to perform a specified function.
GOAL:
This year's function is to feed
the goblin. The machine is to "give" candy to a goblin. The goblin is
to be created by the contestants. The goblin may be any size or
shape.
RULES:
- Contestants are allowed to work in teams of up to 3 people.
The more people you have in your team the lower the extra
credit.
- The machine does not have to automatically reset itself.
- The machine should complete its task within 4 minutes.
- Points awarded are based upon:
- Number of steps
- Turning in a list of the machine's steps
- Creativity of steps
- Number of times you give the machine help -this deducts
points.
- Machine's Design Creativity
- Following the rules
- Setting up and removing the machine according to the
established times.
- NO explosives, fire, CO2 cartridges, smoke, knives, razor
blades, dangerous flying objects, or dangerous/toxic chemicals are
allowed. When in doubt, ask before building.
- If you are going to use a device that pugs into a wall you
may not open it up to show access to any of its internal
parts.
- You will need to bring an extension cord or cords. (It
would be a shame if the machine did not work because you didn't
have an extension cord.)
- The contest is run during long lunch.
- Points are awarded if the device is set up before lunch and
cleaned up before 3:30 on the day of the contest.
- The machine's base's footprint must be less than 3 ft2. It
must be no taller than 6 feet when set up.
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by Tony Wayne
Last updated 11/01/00
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