The team’s original name was Car Car, but it did not involve solar energy so we changed the name to Solar Solar Car Car. Some obstacles we encountered were the wheels originally could not turn the right way. We printed new 3D wheels using Tinkercad and they were better for the solar car. We were inspired to used components that didn’t harm the environment. So, we decided to use an orange juice lid to hold our ping pong ball.
For our solar power test, it didn’t work in the beginning but then we lifted the solar panel with a pencil and it worked better. Some ideas to help improve the performance of our solar sprint car would include making the car adjustable so it can go up and down.
About the Team
Car: Solar Solar Car Car
School: Timber Lakes Elementary
Grade / Division: Grades 4th/5th Green Division
Team Member: Soham D. (5th Grade)
Team Member: Dominik B. (5th Grade)
Team Member: Adiran A. (4th Grade)
Coaches: Amy Tyler, Blake Blaszak
Team Solar Solar Car Car
Car Specifications
Car Size: Length 28.5 cm Width 146 mm Height 175 mm
Weight: 300 grams
Wheel Size: 40.5 mm front wheel 60 mm back wheel
Gear Ratio: 1:6
List of Components:
Ray Catcher Kit $41.35
2 Gears $3.20
2 Axles $2.50
4 Wheels $ 3.20
2 Balsa Wood Sheets $ 5.50
4 Rubber bands $1.00
1 Ping pong ball (free)
4 Nylon Spacers $1.40
Battery Holder $ 1.35
1 Eyelet 50 cent
Total Value $60.00
Lab Guide
Wheel DesignDesign Drawing #1Design Drawing #2Documenting & BuildingSolar Solar Car Car – Lab Guide and Build Documentation
Car Photos
TopFrontBackLeft SideRight SideUnderside3D Printed WheelsRecycled Material: Orange Juice LidCar Photos
Car Testing Videos
Solar Solar Car Car – Sun Power Test- Timber Lakes Elementary
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Great job TLE. Elon Musk better watch out, your solar car car might take over Tesla.
Great job TLE. Elon Musk better watch out, your solar car car might take over Tesla.
Awesome job! Way to think outside the box when testing your solar sprint car.