A steam engine model to show the inner workings of a steam driven piston. Visitors operate a pump to pressurise the system which moves a piston and open and closes the valve to control the …more
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investigate…
Portable exhibits for open ended investigation. Designed to take the science centre experience on the road to reach more people. Stacks for storage and travel and is easy to set-up. Designed and built in At-Bristol …more
Future Fuel
Portable hydrogen powered ball launcer. Electrolise hydrogen and oxygen from water, then ignite it to launch a ball. Hands on science complete with explosions! Stacks for storage and travel and forms part of the ‘investigate’ …more
Under Pressure
Pressurise the chamber then release the air to launch a ping pong ball. Stacks for storage and travel and forms part of the ‘investigate’ travelling exhibition. Designed and built in At-Bristol by the design team …more
Air Stream
Classic Bernoulli Blower exhibit in portable form. Small and robust. Whatch balls float in the air stream while you adjust the angle. Try different balls and objects. Stacks for storage and travel and forms part …more
Harmonic Art
Classic harmonograph exhibit but small enough and robust enough for taking on the road. Create beautiful harmonic patterns Stacks for storage and travel and forms part of the ‘investigate’ travelling exhibition. Designed and built in …more
Lift it up
Lift up weights using pistons with different cross sectional areas. Stacks for storage and travel and forms part of the ‘investigate’ travelling exhibition. Designed and built in At-Bristol by the design team led by Nick …more
Moving Magnets
Drop the magnet down tubes of different materials for amazing results. What is the effect of copper, steel or plastic? Use the falling magnet to generate electricity and light LEDs. Stacks for storage and travel …more
See Stress
Look at objects through polarised light. Flex and stress them to see the patterns. Comes with a number of intersting shapes or use your own objects. Stacks for storage and travel and forms part of …more
