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Tintin · 08-07-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpforyou

ANOTHER LEVEL FOR YOu GUYS

Handling Part II! Try this one =)

This one is harder?

That one was a fun one. Here is a bit of a dumb solution. I'm sure there are much more elegant ways to do it:
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

Got anymore? I'm totally addicted

Conan · 08-07-2008, 04:32 PM

I think I'm going to be fired....if my friends don't kill me first from showing them this.

I finished all the basic 20 levels pretty quick, with "Handling" giving me the most trouble. Now I keep trying to find different ways to solve them all again!

jesterbot · 08-07-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conan

I think I'm going to be fired....if my friends don't kill me first from showing them this.

I finished all the basic 20 levels pretty quick, with "Handling" giving me the most trouble. Now I keep trying to find different ways to solve them all again!

Welcome to the club...

there are so many solutions to look for:

Least Parts
Fastest
Slowest
Simplest
Most Complex
Most Original
Most Comedic Value
Most Like a Real-Life Object (Monster Truck anyone?)

the list goes on...

cpforyou · 08-07-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesterbot

Welcome to the club...

there are so many solutions to look for:

Least Parts
Fastest
Slowest
Simplest
Most Complex
Most Original
Most Comedic Value
Most Like a Real-Life Object (Monster Truck anyone?)

the list goes on...

Been working on a Lotus Elise looking one, but it's hard to draw it out on the side. I tried to put 4 balls (inline 4?) between the two wheels to make and made it a MR layout, but once i put the body on, and run it, the body falls apart. Anyone want to give it a shot?

jesterbot · 08-07-2008, 10:59 PM

Higher:

(juggling)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

(crane technique)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

jesterbot · 08-08-2008, 12:45 AM

Full Up:

(launcher

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

(big ball catapult - reverse

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

(big ball catapult - forward

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

Dragon · 08-08-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonza68

When too much power isn't enough, there is always this.

Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

LOL, I was trying to stay away from all the engines for fear of destroying the Internet with another black hole contraption..

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesterbot

Full Up:

(launcher

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

(big ball catapult - reverse

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

(big ball catapult - forward

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

Big Ball Catapults are very cool...

Dragon · 08-08-2008, 03:20 AM

Handling Part II

Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

Reach Up II

Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

Need more levels please...

Phantom · 08-08-2008, 06:08 AM

Thought up this design in the shower this morning:

Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

I'm hooked!

Timmah · 08-08-2008, 06:11 AM

Finished them all, what a marathon. Thanks for posting this!

Aedo · 08-08-2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Thought up this design in the shower this morning:

Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

I'm hooked!

Can't see your solution without buying the programme

exarkun1178 · 08-08-2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmah

Finished them all, what a marathon. Thanks for posting this!

(3000 th)

Conan · 08-08-2008, 06:44 AM

Yeah, this thing is insanely addictive!

Some of my more interesting designs (if I do say so myself)....

Simple walker
Stairs solution
Down under without a chain attached to the ball
Blocking ball (this was all of 15 seconds to build and solve)
Up the hump using just two wheels with nice suspension
4 balls : Not the most time efficient, but very power efficient
Tube done with three power balls (EDIT: NOT two *doh!*)
Mind the gap: simple and fast
Back and forth: not the most elegant, but it worked.
Handling: It took me a long time to get this one, but I think it's a pretty good solution using a counter weight to swing the piece back into place.
Unpossible

xtn · 08-08-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesterbot

Amazed at some of the linkages you guys are coming up with... spider crab and the unpossible boom are by far my favorites

Thanks! I've got a book about mechanical linkages. I'll bet Turbophil has a similar book. That four-link hinge he came up with to control the rear clam tilt path is genius. Here is a revised crab that actually looks more like a crab: revised crab

I did this one too: faster but not as cool spider It's faster, but takes eight legs and they are simple rotary motions. I think the D-path output of the first crab is a lot more interesting. Put a variation of this guy into junkyard: scorpion

xtn

xtn · 08-08-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpforyou

My Monster Truck Design...

Very cool!

Phantom · 08-08-2008, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aedo

Can't see your solution without buying the programme

Dang!

xtn · 08-08-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conan

Some of my more interesting designs (if I do say so myself)....

My favorites.

jesterbot · 08-08-2008, 07:38 AM

What's the book (or another suggested reading)? I'm missing out!!! You've inspired me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtn

Thanks! I've got a book about mechanical linkages. I'll bet Turbophil has a similar book. That four-link hinge he came up with to control the rear clam tilt path is genius. Here is a revised crab that actually looks more like a crab: revised crab

I did this one too: faster but not as cool spider It's faster, but takes eight legs and they are simple rotary motions. I think the D-path output of the first crab is a lot more interesting.

xtn

Tintin · 08-08-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesterbot

(launcher

)
Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game

Just when I thought I was finished, I get pulled back in again. Now I'm going to have to go back through all the levels to see which ones I can solve with a catapult.

xtn · 08-08-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesterbot

What's the book (or another suggested reading)? I'm missing out!!! You've inspired me!

Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fourth Edition

It covers a lot, but is pretty simple. It does not go into all the math for any particular gizmo. You would want a book specific to four-bar linkages, for example, if you actually wanted to learn how to engineer a specific solution.

But it gives plenty of ideas. The section on 'linkages for straight line motion' has an example for producing a D-shaped output curve from a rotary input. Such linkage arrangements are used for product advancement, or most commonly for film advancement, where the tool must vertically drop into the film's hole, pull it so far, and then vertically remove itself. I figured such a thing would make a good stroke for a crab's foot. Then it was just a matter of playing around with link lengths and angles to get him to stand up and not trip over himself.

xtn

08-07-2008, 04:32 PM	#162 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,814 Images: 24	I think I'm going to be fired....if my friends don't kill me first from showing them this. I finished all the basic 20 levels pretty quick, with "Handling" giving me the most trouble. Now I keep trying to find different ways to solve them all again! __________________ "Driving involves 3 basic abilities: Accelerating, braking and turning. More power will only help acceleration. Lower weight helps all three." 2006 BRG Lotus Elise, 1986 Porsche 944spec race car, 2001 Chevy Silverado 6L 2500 HD (tow vehicle), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

08-07-2008, 10:59 PM	#165 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 280	Higher: (juggling) Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game (crane technique) Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game __________________ KEVIN -- 2007 Ford F-150 Lariat - The "practical" vehicle 2006 Solar Yellow Elise - LSS, Ekological's HID, 3lb battery, DRL mod, Green filter, snorkel delete, aluminum headlight rings, re-ENFORCER, Stan's shifter mod, painted console/AC, clutch travel mod, FF CF front spoiler Last edited by jesterbot : 08-07-2008 at 11:13 PM.

08-08-2008, 12:45 AM	#166 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 280	Full Up: (launcher ) Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game (big ball catapult - reverse ) Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game (big ball catapult - forward ) Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game __________________ KEVIN -- 2007 Ford F-150 Lariat - The "practical" vehicle 2006 Solar Yellow Elise - LSS, Ekological's HID, 3lb battery, DRL mod, Green filter, snorkel delete, aluminum headlight rings, re-ENFORCER, Stan's shifter mod, painted console/AC, clutch travel mod, FF CF front spoiler Last edited by jesterbot : 08-08-2008 at 01:10 AM.

08-08-2008, 03:20 AM	#168 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 626	Handling Part II Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game Reach Up II Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game Need more levels please... __________________ 06 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins 2-way Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Super Single Clutch, Arqray Single Tip, Work Emotion CR-Kai's w/ RT615's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Pannels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, JVC Head Unit, Alpine Sub Woofer, Polk Audio speakers, OMP Superquadro steering wheel. Last edited by Dragon : 08-08-2008 at 03:28 AM.

08-08-2008, 06:08 AM	#169 (permalink)
Phantom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 692	Thought up this design in the shower this morning: Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game I'm hooked! __________________ Grab Life by the Wheel

08-08-2008, 06:11 AM	#170 (permalink)
Timmah Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 431	Finished them all, what a marathon. Thanks for posting this!

08-08-2008, 06:44 AM	#173 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,814 Images: 24	Yeah, this thing is insanely addictive! Some of my more interesting designs (if I do say so myself).... Simple walker Stairs solution Down under without a chain attached to the ball Blocking ball (this was all of 15 seconds to build and solve) Up the hump using just two wheels with nice suspension 4 balls : Not the most time efficient, but very power efficient Tube done with three power balls (EDIT: NOT two doh!) Mind the gap: simple and fast Back and forth: not the most elegant, but it worked. Handling: It took me a long time to get this one, but I think it's a pretty good solution using a counter weight to swing the piece back into place. Unpossible __________________ "Driving involves 3 basic abilities: Accelerating, braking and turning. More power will only help acceleration. Lower weight helps all three." 2006 BRG Lotus Elise, 1986 Porsche 944spec race car, 2001 Chevy Silverado 6L 2500 HD (tow vehicle), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's) Last edited by Conan : 08-08-2008 at 06:50 AM.