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Rubber Band Cars
A stretched rubber band is a great source of elastic potential energy. When released, that energy is converted to kinetic (motion) energy. You can attach your rubber band to a simple machine, for example, a wheel and axle, to build a simple rubber band–powered car. In this lesson, students will design and print the wheels and gearing system for a pre-designed rubber band powered car. While the project is intended to be a single lesson with 3D printing following the lesson, the project can be extended to a second lesson by either testing the printed designs or testing different sized wheels / wheel designs.
Subjects
Design and Technology
Science
Computing
Art and Design
Years | Grades
7th Grade | 11-12 years
8th Grade | 12-13 years
9th Grade | 13-14 years
10th Grade | 14-15 years
11th Grade | 15-16 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 60 minutes
Print Time : 4 to 5 hours
Rubber Band Car trailer
Play
0:46
Objectives
Know the affects of gearing and traction on speed and torque
Know how to measure the circumference and diameter of a circle
Design and manufacture a set of wheels and gears suitable for 3D printing
Tools and equipment
BE3D eDee printer
Set of example models
Internet-enabled computer with access to TinkerCAD®
Paper pad and pencil
Printed lesson resources
Rubber bands
Ruler / measuring tape
Skill requirements
To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
Use TinkerCAD, Fusion 360 or Similar CAD software at a beginner/intermediate level
Be comfortable using DeeControl software including adjusting print settings
Use the BE3D eDee printer
Rubber Band Car walkthrough
Locked
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2:09
3D models overview
Total print time
12 hours 10 minutes
Total filament
26.7 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once
RUBBER BAND CAR
6 hours
14.2 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.
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Curriculum Alignment: ISTE standard compliant
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