3D Printed Torsional Rubber Band Powered Car

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3D Printed Torsional Rubber Band Powered Car

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This is a rubber band car for a school engineering project. The 3D files will require further machining in order to get the car running.

materials:

  • 3D printer
  • filament
  • Lego axles, gears, stops, and holes
  • hot glue
  • drill
  • Dremel
  • 2 5x10x4 mm bearings

Print

print off these three files

(Not Required)

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drill out all holes. 4 holes on either ends put legos holes over for more precise clearance

Bearings

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Drill out drive shaft hole to 10 mm, insert two 5x10x4 mm bearings.

Drivetrain

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use Lego axles, wheels, gears stops, and t brackets to complete drivetrain

Add Body

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Add body