Get pulley-ed into mechanical engineering!
Construct your very own claw machine by building a frame, wrapping string around a pulley system, and attaching a claw.
Then fill it with DIY prizes or items you have around the house! Learn all about the physics of pulleys and the real-life applications of claws.
Additional activities in the included book will keep you experimenting to create fun twists on this arcade challenge, such as a magnetic mover and drawing tool.
This Book and Maker Kit -
- Promotes STEM/steam
- Construct a pulley-powered claw machine
- The 32-Page book explains the physics of pulleys, force, and motion
- Clear instructions Take the intimidation factor out of being a maker
- Skill level: Intermediate
Everything You Need To Get Started-
- Chipboard parts
- Acetate windows
- Cotton string in 2 colors, 2 plastic dowels
- 2 wheels, 2 tall pulleys
- 6 short pulleys
- Carriage, claw, plastic snaps
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Crystal Clear Instructions-
With the 32-page instruction book, kids will construct a pulley-powered claw machine. The included book also explains the physics of pulleys, force, and motion!
Age - 8+
Grade - Grades 2+
Author - Editors of Klutz
Publisher - Klutz Maker Lab
Format - Novelty, Book and Maker Kit
Pages - 32
Dimensions - 25.0 x 6.5 x 30.0 cms
