Breakfast Machine
Nov 6th, 2025
Cathy Gao
Project Description:
In this project, I used Maya rigid body dynamics to create a simple Rube Goldberg Machine. I launched a ball and had it collide with various breakfast items. Each object, such as bacon, fruit, salt and pepper shakers, was set up with Maya dynamic instead of traditional key framing for realistic movements.
Story Board
1. A ball launches, pops two pieces of toasts out of a toaster, into the air.
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2. The ball bounces across the platform, knocking into strips of bacon and other breakfast items.
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3. it collides with the salt and pepper shakers.
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4. The ball continues rolling and jumps into various pieces of fruit.
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5. it zips through some silverwares.
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6. In a final satisfying moment, all the breakfast items come together and land on a plate.
Key Frames:
Full Animation
Five Interactive Elements:
1. Toaster and bread pieces
2. Skillet with egg and bacon
3. Salt and pepper shakers
4. Banana
5. Fork
Downloaded 3D models:
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Toaster: https://free3d.com/3d-model/toaster-v1--999999.html
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Bacon: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/bacon-2d7d6edd072c482c8947afd3484ca66c
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Frying Pan: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/old-frying-pan-dbac7c1a1a5f4b79a1cb8bdacdd42aff
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Fried egg: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/fried-egg-pbr-game-asset-8de2390c67b84532bd2b25318f656b99
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Salt & Pepper: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/salt-and-pepper-shakers-5f2adebdda754e40915d1330a61fa70c
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Plate: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/plate-519c319332ed4708ba4b3ca1dfd5f54a