Ball Drop Design - utilizes user input to choose which path the ball will follow
Function
Moves a marble from one track to one of two tracks
User
When button is pressed the track path changes
Open position
Closed position
One of the biggest mechanical challenges was creating a stable connection between the track and the motor because the parts aren't compatible. We ended up using Legos to connect a small piece of track to a Lego axle connected to the motor, allowing the user to consistently move the track using the allotted Lego pieces.
Track switches based on user input from touch sensor
Track is controlled by a motor
For mini sculpture: both paths lead to the same track
Working Model
Full Run-through