1. Marble Delivery System Lab ENGR 1181 Lab #1

2. Build a tower, build a team  Effective teamwork is the basis for team success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_yKBitO8M

3. Today's Learning Objectives After today's class:  Students should gain a cursory knowledge of the design process and have the initial experience of working in assigned teams.  Students should be able to design and build a mechanical machine or structure that delivers up to 10 marbles from a tabletop to a receiving target.

4. Lab Setup The above picture shows the testing table, the start line, and the bucket at the end of the table. The picture below shows the table setup. You will have a K’nex set, and a cup with 10 marbles

5. Schedule of Events Lab Intro + Questions 5 min Design and Construct35 min RUN #1 10 min Design Modifications10 min RUN #2 10 min CLEANUP/Wrap-up10 min When your team is called you have 1 minute to start the run.

6. Scoring Points Marble in center Target 10/marble Marble in outer Target 5/marble Max score 100

7. Today’s Assignment At the end of class:  Disassemble the vehicle  Organize the kit  Get checked-out by a TA or Instructor

8. Helpful Hints  Be aware of the time left in class There will only be two opportunities to make runs The first run will conclude after 50 minutes Your second run will be on a first-come first- served basis

9. Important Takeaways  Teamwork is imperative for success in industry and must be cultivated early  Teamwork, when done effectively allows for knowledge sharing and peer support  It is important to maintain a positive attitude and contribute meaningfully to the team

10. TopicDocument Type MARBLE DELIVERY SYSTEMNone Quality and ProductivityExecutive Summary CircuitsExecutive Summary Solar Meter-- Solar CellMemo (Combined) Beam BendingMemo Wind Turbine 1-- Wind Turbine 2Report (Combined) Problem Solving Project 1 Project Notebook (Combined) Problem Solving Project 2 Problem Solving Project 3

11. Preview of Next Lab The next lab involves various aspects of the manufacturing process. The learning objectives are:  Gain an appreciation for the importance of engineering in manufacturing processes  Enhance the manufacturing process of Mr. Potato Heads by utilizing the core, fundamental principles of Lean (eliminating waste) and Sigma (reducing variation in the product)  Explain the difference between PUSH and PULL systems on the assembly line