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Tank
Turntable
Power
Zip-Ties
Hole-Punch
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LEGO Pieces
Technic™ Motor
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Water
Food Coloring
Dish Soap
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Gooseneck Phone/Camera Mount
Bubble Level
Parts and Equipment
(one-time use)
Est. cost: ~$130
LEGO Parts
1. Download list
2. Upload list to LEGO® Pick a Brick
3. Pieces to cart and check out
4. Purchase additional part:
Technic™ Large Motor
How to purchase parts from LEGO®
(Not included in Pick-a-Brick List)
Estimated cost: Pick-a-Brick List $6 + Motor $40 = $46
Plug Adapter
Option 1: Email Jon Aurnou <jona@epss.ucla.edu> ($20)
Option 2: Or use the SLT files to 3D print your own ($0)
Other Supplies
You may already have some of these on hand
Optional Parts
Food Coloring
Water
Dish Soap
Bucket/Scoop/Cup
Scratch Paper (for leveling)
Can*
Ice*
Small Weights (e.g., pennies)*
*for specific experiments only
Gooseneck Phone/Camera Mount
Bubble Level
Make sure your tank is level
To record your experiment
or show it over Zoom
Frequently Asked Questions-
As soon as we can fabricate and ship it, typically 10-14 business days
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3-5 business days
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The purpose of this site is to provide instructions on how you can build your own DIY kit, but we are happy to meet with you over Zoom to discuss your own project
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The purpose of this site is to provide instructions on how you can build your own DIY kit, but we are happy to meet with you over Zoom to discuss your own project
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Not currently, but someday we would love this to be the case! The purpose of this site is to provide instructions on how you can build your own DIY kit, but we are happy to meet with you over Zoom to discuss your own project
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Please reach out to us, we have some materials but are currently working on creating more curricula