In the "Introduction to Engineering" course at Austin Community College core learning objectives were met through a series of hands-on team projects. The author adapted these projects from various sources to make this first taste of engineering an engaging experience for the students. This paper focuses on the first major group project wherein the student groups went through the engineering design process up to and including the creation of a functioning prototype of their designs.The author supplied materials and class time for the completion of the project, although the students were allowed to incorporate materials they brought in and/or to work on their projects outside of class. In addition to describing the project challenge, materials provided, and the resulting student creations, this paper will discuss the results of a survey that the students completed regarding this project. The survey was completed for extra credit on a midterm exam and crafted to assist the author in refining the project for the next time the class was taught. The survey assessed the materials used during the course of the project in addition to the students' attitudes towards the project. Although the materials cost about $100 for the initial implementation of this project, many of the supplies were plentiful enough for use in future projects. Therefore, the cost per student over several semesters would be less than the approximately five dollars per student expended here. The purpose of this paper is to share this experience with others who are seeking to create project based learning opportunities without using specialized laboratory space and with limited financial investment.