Friday, December 16, 2011

5. Construct it

Materials needed:

  • Loop ----------------------------------------- x4
  • Screw and Nut ------------------------------------ x8 each
  • Rubber band ---------------------------------- x2 
  • End nut -------------------------------------- x1
  • Ball bearing ---------------------------------- x1 
  • Aluminium rod (60cm) -------------------------- x1 
  • Thin wire ---------------------------------------- x1 roll
  • Fish Tank/Storage box ----------------------- x1 
  • Acrylic Sheet (30cm x 30cm) ----------------- x1 
  • Edible Bubble solution ---------------------------- x1 bottle

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Instructions: 
  1. Use the template given, cut acrylic sheet using a lazer machine.
  2. Using a heat gun, twist the blades to an angle. 
  3. Secure the ball bearing in the middle and leave the fan aside.
  4. Coil the thin wire around the loop and secure it onto the fan using screws and nuts. 
  5. Create a 5cm bend on the aluminium rod. 
  6. Place 1 rubber band onto the bend, then the fan, then another rubber band.  
  7. After that, use a hot glue gun and secure the end nut to the bend. 
  8. Once the wind mill is done, secure it to the fish tank.
  9. Pour edible bubble solution into the tank, ensure that the loop is submerge into it.
  10. Last but not least, place it at a windy place and eat the bubbles. :)

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