Activity 1.1.

1a Simple Machines
Device Construction

Principles of Engineering

2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Presentation includes: instructions for building a simple machines device and

measuring mechanical advantage

Base Equipment

Step 1: Assemble the Base

Resistance Equipment
Part

Name

Quantity

3 Drive Shaft

2 Drive Shaft

4 Wheel

Shaft Collar

Bearing Flat, Delrin

Large Spacer

Square Plate 5x5

Plus Gusset

Step 2: Assemble the resistance force

Lever Equipment

Step 3: Assemble the Lever

Measure distances
Measure resistance

Measure effort

Calculating mechanical advantage with the lever

Wheel and Axle Equipment

Step 4: Assemble the wheel and axle

Loop string over wheel and axle in opposite directions

Calculating mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle

Pulley Equipment

Step 5: Assemble the pulley system

Fixed

Moveable

Calculating mechanical advantage of the pulley

Block and tackle

Inclined Plane Equipment

Step 6: Assemble the inclined plane

Screw Equipment

Step 7: Assemble the screw