Air Hockey
Basteln, 2021![Its more fun than it looks](https://www.notion.so/image/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsecure.notion-static.com%2F20ab2b36-76cc-4e0f-a59d-f703c82fde65%2Ftable-totale.jpg?table=block&id=e4429b38-5ca5-4983-9a8e-7ea57c9e59a9&cache=v2)
Once again, the task was to give old spruce slats and board materials a new function within a few hours. After a few compressor-powered hovercraft attempts, the idea was born to convert an old thermoforming machine into a small air hockey table.
![Providing Lift](https://www.notion.so/image/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsecure.notion-static.com%2Fbd2c90d2-9a27-418c-9d1b-0782867eb9ba%2Fturbine.jpg?table=block&id=4ff62c70-4a64-44b6-8f4d-e8f24afb96d3&cache=v2)
Following the approach of trial and error aerodynamics, a ventilation fan for workshop rooms has been incorporated into the frame and provides the upper chamber with sufficient air flow. A colored acrylic puck is moved back and forth by two 3d printed sticks made of PLA.
![In use](https://www.notion.so/image/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsecure.notion-static.com%2Fbe33886d-ce77-4f84-9bac-c48344436ef5%2Fplaying.jpg?table=block&id=f94110bb-3949-4980-b541-658504fe8453&cache=v2)
This project was co-created with Selma Mühlbauer and Valentina Sturn.