Jelly Bean Dispenser
Intro
It is coming close to Starburst Candy Company's 50th and they are happy to announce that they will be choosing the best model to present their newest installment to the Company, the Jelly Bean dispenser. Everyone will get a shot at getting theirs to be the featured model but only the best will be picked.
Constraints:
1. Must be durable
2.Must not have a footprint size that exceeds 4" wide x 4" deep x 4" high.
3. Must have a minmum of four different parts once assembled.
4. Must include tolerances of at least .025in on moving parts.
5. Must hold at least 1/4 cup of jelly beans.
2.Must not have a footprint size that exceeds 4" wide x 4" deep x 4" high.
3. Must have a minmum of four different parts once assembled.
4. Must include tolerances of at least .025in on moving parts.
5. Must hold at least 1/4 cup of jelly beans.
Brainstorming:
At first we werent sure of what to make with all the different choices that were available. We spent alot of the time brainstorming different creative ideas but at the end chose that we wanted to create somewhat a replica of a gumball machine with some modifications to include interactivity.
Sketches:
These are some of the ideas we had
Final Designed Sketch
We used a design matrix to decide which one to choose and came up with this fine piece of art. We wanted a symmetrical design to this but we also wanted to keep it uniqe. This eliminated some other designs that we sketched.
My Parts
My Printed Out Parts
Proof Of Constraints
How It Works
To make this work you empty out the jellybean in the container that Rhett made which is provided which you can see in this picture. You then move the bar forwards or backwards to capture a jellybean and bring it down to where you will see it fall and slide onto the middle piece the Max created. After it falls from the middle piece it will then be caught by the jellybean catcher that I made. Then you take it out and eat it as you please.
Exploded View
Prezi (Why you should buy it)
Conclusion
Overall I think this was a pretty decently fin project. I wish we could of picked our own groups though so that way we can keep in touch better with people we knew. For example, I'm from Nampa High and my group is all from Columbia High. It was pretty hard to keep in touch but we managed to finish the project still before it was too late. I wouldn't mind doing a similar project like this one again.