Design and build a mousetrap

The major assignment is to design and build a mousetrap powered delivery device that can transport a payload to the top of a free standing pipe (see the illustration below) and drop it inside, whilst starting the device from a distance of 1.5m from the pipe. The device will be powered by an unmodified, single, off-the-shelf, snap-style mousetrap (supplied but lecturer) and the payload will consist of a small weight provided by the group (and will be weighed during the competition runs). The device must start on the ground, behind a line that is 1.5m from the centre of the pipe. The pole has a maximum height of 600mm and a small aluminium base. Please contact us for more details