Friday, 16 December 2011

MouseTrap Vechile

Gluing the record to a Knex wheel. Chris is lounging in the background.

Mouse Trap Vehicle name is : Sidnature  87
    1. The sidnature is close to the needed effectiveness, it travels 6-7m a run for the long distance and 3-4m for the drag race. I think that Sidnature 87 is a very reliable vehicle. It works about 9/10 that is works really well and the other 1 is still a fairly good distance. The other parts of the vehicle all work really well and the ease of operation, is fairly well, it works no matter what it just goes a little better if you do it a certain way.
    2. The path of the vehicle was a slight fade to the right which we can easily fix by turning the vehicle slightly.
    3. The vehicle is traveling from 5-7 meters depending on the fatigue of the spring on the mouse trap. The car travels a lesser distance as the day continues.
     4. We are adding WD-40 or some other lubricant to the axles on race day so that friction will be reduced. Shortening the string, to reduce chances of it catching. adding a plastic film to the back of the mousetrap so that friction is reduced.

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