The Golden Snitch

Event Year: 2025
Event Location: Cocoa-FL
Competition: Junior Solar Sprint
Division: 7-8 (JSS Blue)
School: Milwee Middle
Team Name: Gryffindor quidditch team
Project Name: Golden Snitch
Team Size: 4

Gryffindor Quidditch Team

The Golden Snitch

GRYFFINDOR QUIDDITCH TEAM PLAN OF WORK
Date Task Time involvedTeam member  responsible (student initials)Obstacles Work done 
3/10/25Pick a theme for the car and projects 1 hourAL CB KK NL Everyone had different opinions and ideas We put out different ideas until we found a theme everyone agreed with Harry Potter.
3/13/25Design car 2 hourCB  KK NLWe had to measure and change design based on what is needed for the carDesigned and technical drawings of the car. Outlined balsa wood with design. 
3/18/25Built car 4 hoursAL CB KK NL The front part of the car’s balsa broke and took time to glue.Cut the balsa wood to the design on it. Put the motor and battery on. Soldered wires onto the switch and button.
3/20/25Solar panel and paint 2 hours AL CB KK NL The wires have loose connectionsAttached solar panel and painted the car 
3/25/25Test car 35 min AL CB KK NLCloudy weather conditions Tested car with solar in cloudy conditions 
3/27/25Test car40 min AL CB KK NLnoneTested car with solar in sunny conditions 
3/31/25Work on the JSS website2 hoursAL CB KKThe spacing of the siteInput pictures, basic information, work log,

The Golden Snitch Technical Drawings

The Golden Snitch Components and Cost

The Golden Snitch Specifications

car size 10.75 x 6.125 x 5 in
L x W x H
wheel sizeDiameter 2.375 1n
width 1in
weight10.5 Ounces gear ratio1:4

The Golden Snitch Test Runs

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