September 2006

The Great Ball Contraption

Alan Parekh September 1, 2006 5

This contraption must have been lots of fun to create. The LEGO skill shines through on these modules! Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 “Idea: Develop a Mindstorms/Technic creation (not competition) in which people of all building levels can participate. Each person can build one (or more) module(s). All modules will be assembled to form a large “Rube Goldberg “-ish bucket-brigade type contraption. A Great Ball Contraption loop was

DIY Hacks

Alcohol Stove

Alan Parekh September 1, 2006 7

The Alcohol Stove is the perfect DIY accessory for your next camping trip. “Top burning alcohol stoves are generally dependable and easy to operate, just light and wait for your food or water to heat up. They also produce a circular array of individual flames similar to a gas range. The stove shown above is made of two 12oz pop can bottoms. Twenty-four jets were drilled around the outer base