We have an design challange for our summer work picnic to design a car that will travel 16 feet, turn around a 5 gallon bucket and return the 16 feet to the starting line. Our materials cosist of plywood, duct tape, pvc pipe, bungee cord, hinges, brick, string, moustrap, 5 gallon bucket, garbage bag and nails. I have a few ideas but could use some assistance. Any Ideas ??? Thanks for the help.
2006-08-29 15:31:11 · 2 answers · asked by Zach111 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
well, sounds like you have to either go spring powered or gravity powered (weights like bricks start in a tray high up and when released, slowly settle as they power the vehicle)
the hardest part is usually the control
this is often done with a gear that measures out the 16 feet of travel and then has a lever that engages the steering for 180 degrees
this is similar to many college campus games and there are probably internet sites that discuss previous successes and failures although I could not find any with a few quick searches
good luck
2006-08-29 16:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self propell or man driven ?
Can it be remote control/ steer ?
What is the maximum load it has to handle ?
2006-08-30 00:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Just_curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋