Project Materials

Materials included in pre-ordered package:

• Balsa Wood - 2 
• Gears of various sizes
• Solar Panel - 1
• Alligator Clips -2
• Pitsco GT-F Wheels - 2
• Pitsco GT-R Wheels - 2
• Screw Eyes - 2
• Wide Rubber-bands - 2
• No. 14 Rubber-bands - 2
• Plastic Gear Front - 1
• Steel Axles - 2
• Nylon Spacers
• No. 280 Motor

Additional Materials:

   -Still deciding on what material to hold down the 

    aluminum soda can during the race

   -Motor Mount:

          *idea to create a divot in the wood underneath the 

            motor to act as a cradle to the motor

          *1 side of the motor connected to the gear box and 

            the other side linked to an external attachment mechanism

Project Deliverables

The group will have a vehicle that is both aerodynamic and lightweight. The vehicle will also be powered by a solar panel giving the motor power. 

Project Budget

Price of solar car kit- $57.00
Miscellaneous(Projected)- $20.00

Problem Overview

The group must design and construct a vehicle to compete in the Philadelphia Junior Solar Sprint Open Division. The group is to build the vehicle using a Ray Catcher Sprint Kit, and can only have light adsorbed from the solar panel power the motor of the vehicle. 

Project Schedule

• Week 3- Prototype Pro-Engineer Design of the vehicle. Also have the measurements of the structure.
• Week 4- Final Pro-Engineer Design for vehicle. 
• Week 5- Begin body construction for the chassis.
• Week 6- Construct the gear box and begin motor testing. Make connections from the solar panel to the motor.
• Week 7- Finish construction of the vehicle.
• Week 8- Test the vehicle. Final adjustments.
• Week 9- Compete in the Philadelphia Junior Solar Sprint Open Division 

Possible chassis design

Design Goal

The groups goal is to design a car that can attract the most amount of light, therefore giving it a lot of power. They also want to design a car using the least amount of weight possible and be the most aerodynamic. The group wants to win their division.