This model explains the if/else statement. IF the right sized mesh is placed in the box it will alow the balls to hit the bottom of the box. ELSE the balls will remain on the first layer.
The general design of the model, is a "box" made out of glass or some sort of see through substance. On one side of the box there will be slits/slots in which the slide containg the different sized grids will slot in. Statrting with the smaller sized grids and ending with the largest. That way it will only allow the small ones to go through when the first slide is inserted.
THe slides are the determinaning factor as to what will happen much like functions such as mousePress, mouseClick etc. etc.
Time and Cost Management
I chose not to use processing for this assignment as i find it very time consuming to work things out. therefore it seems more time efficient to stick to somehting i can manage and predict how long it will take. I will ifnd this easier than coding as i know what i am making and how i will make it. Where as in coding its alot of trial and error which can be very time consuming.
Materials i will need to investigate the costs for are..
glass
wood
wire
mesh
wooden, metal, or marble balls
and joining materials such as nails and glue
I do have a lot o these materials already at home but it wil sitll be interesting to know the cost to create my model. i will also need to keep in mind the size i want the box to be. So my next step is a detailed plan of attack.
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