Mousetrap Racecars

This week we did a project where we had to find out a way to get a mouse trap to propel a small car that we built. We did this by constructing a simple frame, attaching the mousetrap and wheels to it, and then connecting the pullback bar to a string that we wrapped around one of our axels. When the mouse trap snapped back, it spun the axel, therefore moving the car. 

My partner for this project was Putnam (brownetowneengineering.blogspot.com)


Looks good! It's ready to race!

Proposed rules:
1)must have at least two axels and at least 4 wheels
2)moustrap must be attached to car

Trials:
During our first trial our car was able to travel 15'5'. This was our best trial, since our other two trials didn't even make it past the five foot marker due to malfunctions.

Achievements: 13/15

Earned:"Brainiac," "Visualize It!," "Build It," "The Price of Glory," "Competitor," "Going the Mile!,"  "Heavy Foot," "Feedback," "Re-work," "Game Changer," "Name it," "Leave It Cleaner Than You Found It," "Design/Build"
Failed:
"Long Distance Winner!," "Led Foot,"