The "Kicker Project" was designed to allow new studnnts, as well as students from other disciplines to get a good hold on what mechanical does. It is a simple mechanism where a free-rotating rod with a leg is manually pulled back, and released to kick a ball.
This exercise demonstrates many mechanical skill such as:
  * Operating a band saw
  * Operating a belt sander
  * Operating a Drill Press
  * Reading a dimensioned drawing
  * Identifying and using fasteners
  * Utilizing basic mechanical parts (bearings)