Set the flow
Turn a handwheel to change the supply to its individual nozzle.
Jets & bubbles
Dancing Balls
Adjust water jets beneath colourful balls and explore balance in a moving stream.
Explore every angle
3D MODEL
Load the 3D model to rotate and zoom. Approx. 3.4 MB.
Design concept shown in a fixed pose. The 3D view explores the form; effects and mechanisms are illustrative.
FROM ACTION TO DISCOVERY
How the interaction works
Support the ball
The rising stream pushes against the ball, opposing its weight.
Compare stations
Try different settings and observe how the supported balls respond.
A CLOSER LOOK
Perspective render
Explore the arrangement of three stainless jet risers, colourful balls and scalloped control handwheels.
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
What visitors can discover
This concept brings forces, balance and flow into a shared water-table setting. Visitors can explore the idea at their own pace and compare what they notice with a partner.
Balanced forces
A supported ball provides a visible starting point for discussing weight and upward force.
Controlled comparisons
Independent controls let visitors change one station at a time.
Prediction
Guess what a flow adjustment will do before turning the handwheel.
PART OF A BIGGER WATER TABLE
Planning Dancing Balls
Keep each handwheel at the visitor edge and allow for splash and ball retrieval. Final nozzle selection and stable ball behaviour require physical testing.
The arrangement can be developed for a museum, science centre or play space as part of a custom water table. Final dimensions, materials and operating performance are established during design and engineering.
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