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Can the golf ball in the start and final action be tied to a string when you drop it? I don't think so, because if the start golf ball had a string tied around that was attached to the device, then technically the golf ball is not above the device because the string is part of the device (and there...

kiwibird wrote: ↑January 26th, 2020, 1:03 pm Could the fourth domino have a string attached to it, so that it pulls something down with it when it falls?

I would assume so, because all the rules say is that the fourth domino in the sequence must initiate the next action.

Just wondering, how many of you notch your wood during building? (In other words, create little dents in your members to create a better joint?) Does it actually help? It takes me so long to notch them so I want to make sure that it's actually worth it. ;) I don't believe that is a common practice ...

builder83 wrote: ↑November 1st, 2019, 8:14 am Do these have to be 6 dot dominos or do you think 12 dot mexican train dominos work?

The rules just say that they must be commercial dominoes. It doesn't specify from what type of game or even if they must wood or plastic

I'm having trouble initiating the next action using the wingnut. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance, stringman11

EastEagle991 wrote: ↑November 8th, 2019, 3:05 pm I read the rules, and I was wondering if we could bring our own weights to the competition?

Based on rule 3.e. I'd say definitely not.

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to find an escapement gear or how to build one? Thanks in advance.

Based on the answer of the FAQ on this at https://www.soinc.org/mission-possible, I would say that if your tee is affixed to both the wall and the base then the wall and the base count as the tee holder and are not subject 10 cm clearance requirement.

How many horizontal trusses do you guys think are optimal for the compression beam?

Where do you buy you wood that you use to make the tube?