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Step-by-step STEAM design challenges. Design in the browser simulators, then export STL files to 3D print your creation.
Rubber-Band Catapult
Design and build a rubber-band-powered catapult that launches foam projectiles. Learn about elastic potential energy, torsion, and mechanical advantage.
Trebuchet
Design a medieval trebuchet that launches projectiles using gravitational potential energy. Learn about pendulum dynamics, energy transfer, and counterweight optimization.
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Gear Train
Design a working gear train with different gear ratios. Learn about mechanical advantage, gear ratios, and rotational speed.
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Precision Spinning Top
Design a spinning top that spins for as long as possible. Learn about angular momentum, friction, and mass distribution.
Marble Run
Design a modular marble run with tracks, funnels, and obstacles. Learn about gravity, friction, and energy conservation.
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Adjustable Phone Stand
Design a phone stand with an adjustable angle. Learn about center of gravity, friction, and ergonomic design.
Fractal Tree Sculpture
Design a 3D fractal tree using recursive branching. Learn about fractals, recursion, and parametric design.
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Tangram Puzzle
Design and 3D print a tangram puzzle set. Learn about geometric shapes, area, and spatial reasoning.
Self-Watering Planter
Design a planter that waters plants through capillary action. Learn about wicking, soil moisture, and sustainable design.
Wind Turbine
Design a wind turbine with optimized blade geometry. Learn about aerodynamics, lift vs drag, and energy conversion.
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Balloon-Powered Car
Design a car powered by a balloon that travels as far as possible. Learn about Newton's third law, air pressure, and rolling resistance.
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Custom Cookie Cutter
Design a custom-shaped cookie cutter. Learn about 2D-to-3D extrusion, wall thickness, and food-safe design.
Personalized Keychain
Design a custom keychain with your name or initials. Learn about text tools, 2D profiles, and practical design.
Pulley System
Design a working pulley system with different configurations. Learn about mechanical advantage, force multiplication, and rope dynamics.
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Spring Clamp Mechanism
Design a spring-loaded clamp that can hold objects of different thicknesses. Learn about mechanical advantage, springs, and leverage.
Voronoi Vase
Design a vase with a Voronoi pattern. Learn about Voronoi diagrams, parametric design, and organic geometry.
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Buoyant Boat Hull
Design a boat hull that can float and carry weight. Learn about buoyancy, displacement, and hull design.
Crystal Display Stand
Design an elegant display stand for crystals or collectibles. Learn about symmetry, organic forms, and aesthetic design principles.
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Desk Organizer
Design a customizable desk organizer with compartments for pens, phone, and supplies. Learn about modular design, ergonomics, and practical utility.
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Truss Bridge
Design a truss bridge that can hold maximum weight. Learn about structural engineering, load distribution, and triangle rigidity.