Candy Machine Project:

Using a Mason jar as a reservoir for candy like M&M's, Reeces Pieces, Skittles, design and create a dispenser mechanism that dispenses candy and controls the portions.

Portions will be limited to six or fewer pieces.

--It must be operated by hand by means of a sliding or turning wheel or lever.

-- You may work in teams of three or four, but each person produces their own machine, as well as the drawings for their machine.

-- Your machine design is copyrighted and trademarked, and other groups may not use your design. Keep your design on file with the Patent Office.

Drawings:

-- Make three one-dimensional views of your machine; Side, End, and Top views.

-- Have measurements for all aspects of your machine

-- Each person in your team will produce an identical drawing

-- Drawings must include notes on what type of materials will be used in your machine.

Materials:

--You will be provided with one Mason Jar and one base plate per person. Bases are approximately 7" X 7" X 3/4"

--You may use wood, plastic or metal on your candy machine.

Notes:

-- Your machine must look like your original drawings. If there are changes to your machine, make changes to your drawings and show them to the instructor.

-- The machines will not be painted or stained. However; wax may be used on sliding surfaces.

-- Check back to the websites on the Six Simple Machines to get ideas on how to create mechanisms.

Grading:

DBA Machine Company name; Candy Machine trademarked name: 200 points

Machine Design: 200 points

Machine Assembly: 200 Points