Shenandoah Project

Event Year: 2024
Event Location: Orange County STEM Saturday
Competition: Junior Solar Sprint
Division: 4-6 (JSS Green)
School: Shenandoah Elementary
Team Name: Shenandoah Stem Club
Project Name: The Bobcat Cruiser
Team Size: 2

We used a 3D printer to create the base that holds the motor.

Car Specifications:

Car Size:

Length: 10.5 Inches

Width: 6.5 Inches

Height: 6 Inches

Materials

• 2 Metal dowels
  1 ping pong ball
  1 motor
  2 gears
  2 batteries
  1 solar panel
  3D printed motor stand
  3D printed solar panel stand
  Loom braclets
  4 wheels
  balsa wood
  3D printed bumper

Project Log

10/18/2024: Research different designs and outlined the design of the car.

10/25/2024: Frame was made. attached axels and wheels.

11/01/2024: Designed 3D motor stand. Attached motor to stand. Electronic work was started to the battery and motor.

11/8/2024: Wheels were attached to the base, along with battery pack and motor.

11/15/2024: Solar panel was attached. Started test runs.

Test Runs

Weather	Distance	Battery/Solar	Speed	Time
Sunny	0 meters	solar	0 m/s	0 sec
Sunny	10 meters	solar	1.46 m/s	13.44 sec
Sunny	20 meters	battery	1.44 m/s	14 secs
Sunny	19 meters	battery	1.57 m/s	15 secs