Gemeinde Bau

Air Hockey

Basteln

2021

Its more fun than it looks
Its more fun than it looks

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
Providing Lift

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
In use

This project was co-created with Selma Mühlbauer and Valentina Sturn.

All Works