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Pneumatic Machine
Use the power of air pressure to lift and lower a load!
This project is easy to build with just a few materials and no hot glue, and the pneumatic-powered action is incredibly gratifying.
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Tools and Materials
The Engineering Creation Kit has everything you need for this project and many more from STEM Inventions, or get the supplies in bulk:
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Craft sticks
Tips and Troubleshooting
If the machine isn't raising very high, then...
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There may not be enough air in the syringes. Add water until there's a total of 10ml between both syringes (not including air in the tubing).
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The syringe may be taped too high up on the upright structure. Make sure the syringe is empty and the moving piece is pointing down before taping
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