Designing a Simple 3D Printed Rubber Band Car Using Autodesk Fusion 360

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Designing a Simple 3D Printed Rubber Band Car Using Autodesk Fusion 360 is a step-by-step tutorial that guides users through the process of creating, printing, and assembling a basic rubber band powered car for kids and grandkids. This compact "pocket size" car may not set any distance or speed records, but its durability and ability to run in two modes - power and coast - make it a hit with young enthusiasts. In power mode, the car unwinds a rubber band from the axle, while in coast mode, it continues to roll when the rubber band is fully unwound. The symmetrical design of this vehicle requires just eight 3D printed parts: two chassis sides, two axles, and four wheels. However, only three unique parts are needed - the chassis, axle, and wheel - and all components are small enough to be printed on most standard 3D printers. A step-by-step video is provided that demonstrates the design and assembly process. The tutorial also includes an Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD file called "Rubber Band Car v1.f3d" and all necessary .STL files required for printing the car. Users are advised to familiarize themselves with the Autodesk Fusion 360 environment to get the most out of this project. As with any project, there's a possibility that some files may be missing, so users are encouraged to ask questions if they encounter any issues during assembly. This tutorial is designed using Autodesk Fusion 360 and sliced using Cura 3.5.0. The car was printed in PLA on an Ultimaker 2+ Extended and an Ultimaker 3 Extended.