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slym2none wrote:
TKWill wrote:
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slym2none wrote:OK, I have been playing off-and-on for the past hour, and got to level 5.

My machines are SO simple, I wouldn't try showing them off.

-slym (has already claimed that he's no engineer)
If they work, the simpler ones are actually more impressive. :thumb:
It really is fun to see the different way that people solve these problems.

Post your machines, Slym.
As soon as they stop looking like 2nd grade experiments, sure!

:lol: :P :twisted:



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OK, here's my first "Mind The Gap"

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336594



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greg wrote:Another wall version with a full stop in the goal.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1335259

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http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336713

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slym2none wrote:OK, here's my first "Mind The Gap"

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336594



-slym :oops:
See, I'm kind of digging the two machine concepts that have been popping up.

:thumb:

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slym2none wrote:OK, here's my first "Mind The Gap"

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336594



-slym :oops:
good design, works well.

We ought to start a scoring system for these, based on number of pieces used, etc. :thumb:

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X-O HoboJoe wrote:
slym2none wrote:OK, here's my first "Mind The Gap"

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336594



-slym :oops:
good design, works well.

We ought to start a scoring system for these, based on number of pieces used, etc. :thumb:
P-shaw... the catapult designs are KILLING me!

:oops: :lol: :thumb:



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TKWill wrote:
slym2none wrote:OK, here's my first "Mind The Gap"

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336594



-slym :oops:
See, I'm kind of digging the two machine concepts that have been popping up.

:thumb:
Thanks!



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I know, I know... I need to stop working with ramps.....

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1338163



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slym2none wrote:I know, I know... I need to stop working with ramps.....

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1338163



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That design reminds me of an ab-roller. :lol:

Thanks for that one, Slym.

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TKWill wrote:
slym2none wrote:I know, I know... I need to stop working with ramps.....

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1338163



-slym
That design reminds me of an ab-roller. :lol:

Thanks for that one, Slym.
You're welcome?

:lol: :D :thumb:



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caniac wrote:environmentally friendly

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1339295
Nice!!!

:thumb: :clap: :D



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X-O HoboJoe wrote:
greg wrote:Another wall version with a full stop in the goal.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1335259

:thumb:
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http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336713
Stops outside the box... :?

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greg wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:
greg wrote:Another wall version with a full stop in the goal.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1335259

:thumb:
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http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336713
Stops outside the box... :?
this one does...similar to yours

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1347995

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greg wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:
greg wrote:Another wall version with a full stop in the goal.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1335259

:thumb:
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http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336713
Stops outside the box... :?
Yeah, I just thought it cool that the blocks are never disturbed.

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X-O HoboJoe wrote:
greg wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:
greg wrote:Another wall version with a full stop in the goal.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1335259

:thumb:
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http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=1336713
Stops outside the box... :?
Yeah, I just thought it cool that the blocks are never disturbed.
Ahh... well, yeah, that's cool. :)

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thats it im way under this league of peaple here

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superman-prime wrote:thats it im way under this league of peaple here
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THAT is gorgeous!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap:



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superman-prime wrote:thats it im way under this league of peaple here
Did you see mine??? It's not high-tech by any means. Give it your best shot, as this format gives us the ability to see how each individual thinks about problem solving. I, obviously, will need a ramp for anything I ever do.....

:lol: :P :wink:



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Hey, I think simple is better.. if only the auto engineers would feel the same..at least that is what I think every time I work on my care :lol:

Looking great, Slym!


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