Maker Faire Bay Area 2011

Water Totter 2

Water Totter 2 uses kid power from a seesaw to drive a water fountain in two ways:
1) A piston is attached to the seesaw compresses and extends as it moves up and down.
2) A water wheel lifts the water using a belt-and-pulley system.

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Project photo.

About the Maker(s)

Young Sparks

Lena and her dad Kurt couldn't resist making something again this year despite the time commitments of middle school. The Young Sparks makers are 10 to 12 year-olds, plus Kurt. They are based in the East Bay.

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