A 3D-printed car project designed for Young Engineers to teach students about different types of energy, specifically wind energy and its conversion into mechanical motion. This project features a modular 3D-printed body where students can experiment with different wheel sizes and sail designs to optimize performance.
Live Preview: tasdidnoor.com/WindPoweredCar
The goal of this project was to create a quick-to-assemble, functional prototype that demonstrates wind power. Students learn how a sail captures kinetic energy from the wind and transfers it to the car's body, overcoming friction to create movement.
- 3D Printed Chassis: Lightweight and optimized for speed.
- Modular Components: Easily swap wheels and sails.
- Educational Tool: Used by Young Engineers to explain kinetic, potential, and wind energy.
The wheels are designed for low rolling resistance. We experiment with different diameters to see how they affect the car's torque and speed.
Different sail shapes (rectangular, triangular) and materials are tested to find the most efficient way to catch the wind.
The body is printed using OpenSCAD, allowing for parametric adjustments to the length and width of the car.
The repository includes an interactive 3D web preview using Three.js. This allows users to view the CAD model (STL) directly in the browser and customize its appearance.
- 3D Model Viewer: Load and rotate the STL model.
- Color Customization: Switch between different matte finishes to visualize the car in various colors.
- Orbit Controls: Smooth zoom and rotation for detailed inspection.
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| Wheel Design | Popsicle Stick (Sail Spine) | Wheel Axle | Sail |
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.