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Lego solar car
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lugnet.technic
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Sat, 19 Apr 2003 18:50:21 GMT
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Hello, all. I know I don't post here much 'cause I'm more of a space fan...
but I just wanted to ask you all for some help.
My 8th grade science teacher assigned us a project in which we have to make
and race a model solar car. So, because of my (right) belief that Lego can
do anything, I've made the body out of Lego and modified a Lego gear to the
car motor.
You can see some pictures here:
http://www.jhkruer.com/stuff/
My challenge is to make a light, fast car. The primary concern is the
transmition, right now I just use a 1:1 ratio of 24 tooth gears, and either
the thick small technic wheels or the really thin wheels. (see the link for
two different combinations of gears and wheels)
So, do you guys have any ideas for a light, strong wheel and gear train?
Thanks!
-JHK
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| (...) You might find this interesting: (URL) tips: make the car one-wheel-drive. This way the geartrain is more compact, more efficient. With so little power one wheel will have enough traction. The axle that holds the one drive wheel should be (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| I'd say you're doing well already : ) Look's very light. You might want to use the same wheel as you have in the front in the last 2 pictures for all your wheels. Those wide semi-pnuematic one's have good grip, but they'll suck-up precious watts in (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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