ROLLING CAN MOTOR
Rolling motor system describes the motion of a rolling wheel, car tire or can. A wheel rolling over a surface have both linear and rotational motions (also called trans- rotational motion).
These systems have vast applications in automobile engine.
Supplies
MATERIALS NEEDED
Iron rod
Two cans
15mm PVC pipe
Two elbow connectors
PVC glue
TOOLS NEEDED
Plier
Nail
Making the Handle and Steering
MATERIALS NEEDED
- PVC pipe
- Two elbow connectors
- PVC glue
STEPS
- Arrange the Pipe and connectors as shown in the 2nd picture
- Glue them together
Attaching the Roller Cans
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Two cans
- Iron rod
STEPS
- Make a hole at the other end of the pipe
- Insert the rod into the first can, then into the pipe and finally through the second can
- Bend the rods by 1cm at the two ends, leaving a little gap between the can and the point of bending
HOW IT WORKS
When the motor is been pushed over a surface through the handle, the rolling cans have both linear and rotational motions (also called trans- rotational motion). This is a great toy for the kids.
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