Monday, March 3, 2014

Finalized MTV

Finalized MTV used in competition
Powered by rubber band wrapped around the axle
Maximum distance traveled: 3.89 Meters

What could have been done for improvements?

  • Improve rubber band mechanism
  • Have a hook to be able to use all energy produced by the rubber band 

Rubber band Car Design Drawing

Design of Rubber Band car drawn on computer

How it Works

When rubber band wraps around the axle it generates elastic potential energy. When released the rubber band will go back to its original form causing the axle to spin converting the potential energy into kinetic energy.

Rubber Band Car Design Idea

Design Concept of the rubber band car.