Benjamin Chan

Join us for a hands-on engineering challenge where we will build a hydraulic drawbridge and discover how water pressure can be used to create movement and lift heavy structures. Through this exciting workshop, participants will learn about hydraulic systems, pressure, force, and mechanical design while constructing their own working model. Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot! 🗓 Date: Saturday 18 July 2026 🕑 Time: 2pm-3:30pm 📍 Location: Albany Village Library 💰 Cost: Free

Our June 2026 Library Workshop featured the exciting Electric Paddleboat project, where participants assembled a laser-cut wooden hull, wired up a small motor, attached paddle wheels, and then tested their boats on water. How the paddleboat works The electric paddleboat uses a battery to supply electrical energy to a small motor. The motor converts this electrical energy into rotational motion, which turns the paddle wheels. As the paddle wheels push water backwards, an equal and opposite...

Let's assemble a laser-cut wooden hull, wire up a motor, add paddle wheels, then watch it zoom across water. Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot! 🗓 Date: Saturday 20 June 2026 🕑 Time: 2pm-3:30pm 📍 Location: Albany Village Library 💰 Cost: Free