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KEVA Contraptions - User Manual

KEVA Contraptions
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Instruction Manual Ages 7+
Instructions & photos for
6 Contraptions
Planks &
2 KEVA
®
Balls
Firing
Ball
Domino
Effect
Shot Ball
Sitting Ducks
Trigger
Plank
Luge
Turbine
Curved
Conveyor
PLUS: Slalom
The High Dive
Trestle Washout
Build Contraptions
with Exciting
Twists & Turns!
Tips and ideas to
get you started
designing your
own Contraptions
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Summary

KEVA Contraptions Building Tips

Trial and Error Approach

Make frequent trials during building to observe expected ball movement outcomes.

Gentle Slopes for Control

Utilize gentle slopes and slower speeds for easier control of ball movements.

Moveable Base Structures

Construct towers on square bases for simple adjustments to their position.

Temporary Contraptions

Understand contraptions are temporary; the goal is successful ball passage.

Design Your Own Contraptions

Use imagination to expand on basic concepts presented in the booklet.

Gaining Height with Tables

Build on a table to increase height, experimenting with ball movement to the floor.

Angle Advantage for Stability

Angled planks offer greater stability compared to parallel planks.

Document Your Creations

Take photos or videos to record and remember your contraption accomplishments.

The Art of Inventing

Inventing as Problem Solving

Inventing is problem solving; it starts with a problem and creative thought.

The Invention Process Steps

Follow the process: identify problem, create idea, build, test, evaluate, improve, repeat.

Developing Thinking Skills

Build A Mind! KEVA Contraptions develop problem-solving and creative thinking.

Shooting Gallery Contraption

Building the Ramp

Construct a ramp with a steep slope, ensuring enough speed for dominoes.

Adding the Gallery Section

Incorporate the specific shooting gallery section into the contraption.

Positioning for Success

Align dominoes and targets, adjusting the trigger plank through trial and error.

KEVA Contraptions Overview

Get the Ball Rolling

Experience balance, leverage, and physics by building and experimenting.

Build A Mind Through Play

Imagination is key; create towers, tunnels, or towns with KEVA planks.

KEVA Contraptions Specifications

General IconGeneral
MaterialWood
Number of Pieces200
Recommended Age7 years and up
TypeBuilding Blocks
Batteries RequiredNo
Educational FocusSTEM
CategoryBuilding Set