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MOUSETRAP RACERS
In this 2-part lesson, students work in groups to design and 3D print components for a Mousetrap Racer. Then they will design improvements to increase the distance the Mousetrap Racer travels.
Subjects
Design and Technology
Mathematics
Physics
Years | Grades
8th Grade | 12-13 years
9th Grade | 13-14 years
10th Grade | 14-15 years
11th Grade | 15-16 years
12th Grade | 16-18 years
13th Grade | 18-19 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 50 minutes
Print time: ~ 1 hour
Lesson 2: 50 minutes
mousetrap racers trailer
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Objectives
Manufacture a Mousetrap Racer designed to travel the furthest distance possible
Use TinkerCAD® software to design a Mousetrap Racer optimized for 3D printing
Know how to calculate the radius and circumference of a wheel
Understand how the wheel circumference and axle size affects the distance travelled
Tools and equipment
BE3D eDee 3D printer
Set of example models
Internet-enabled computer and TinkerCAD
Paper pad and pencil
Printed lesson resources
Page BreakSkill requirements
To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
Use TinkerCAD or similar CAD software at a beginner level
Enter correct 3D print settings in DeeControl layering software
Use BE3D eDee 3D printer
Mousetrap Racer walkthrough
Locked
3:54
3D models overview
Total print time
18 hours 50 minutes
Total filament
52 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once
Mousetrap Racer chassis
4 hours
11 m
Mousetrap tray
2.5 hours
7 m
Front wheel (CD)
1 hour 15 minutes
3.6 m
Rear Wheel
2 hours 15 minutes
7.4 m
Rear Axle
2 hours
3.5 m
Front axle 2nd Part
50 minutes
1 m
Front axle 1st Part
40 minutes
1 m
Boom 120 mm
30 minutes
1 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.
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Curriculum Alignment: ISTE standard compliant
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