Pulleys- Fixed

Define the Problem

Design and build a fixed pulley system

1.1.1.a.vex_simplemachineinvestigationPulley (1).docx

2. Generate Concepts

Brainstorm

Fixed Pulley

Movable Pulley

Block and Tackle

Select an Approach

Fixed

Movable

Block and Tackle

3. Develop a Solution

Detailed Sketches

Fixed

Movable

Block and Tackle

Shaft is accompanied with shaft collars

Technical Drawings

**NONE FOR MOVABLE AND BLOCK AND TACKLE

4. Construct and Test Prototype

Documentation

Fixed

Movable

Block and Tackle

5. Evaluate Solution

Calculations/Questions

Fixed

Movable

Block and Tackle

The scale for the annotated diagram is that 1 square = 1 hex (1 by length x 1.25 by height)

Reflection

This was a very fun projects! With every new project we are doing in class, building/documenting/calculating has become a bit easier. Hence, this seemed like a quick and easy project to do, and once again, my partner (Tyler) and I made a good team. We were able to get things done in a quick and timely matter, and in the end, make a very efficient fixed pulley! I'm looking forward to what we are building next!

The movable pulley was also a very fun project! It was kind of complicated at first and switching roles made things a bit slower, but my partner and I were able get through it and build a working movable pulley!

While the block and tackle project was fun, it was also a lot harder compared to the fixed and movable pulleys. However, my partner and I were able to work together well and push through it, and we made a working block and tackle pulley! The pulley projects as a whole were a little harder compared to wheel and axle and levers, but they were insightful nontheless.

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