Mini F1 Racers

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These templates are given to students to customize their own F1 Racecars. Students research Aerodynamics, then make decisions based on what they've learned. Lesson materials can be found at www.tinyurl.com/miniracer. Wheels and axles come from HotWheels, either donated by students or purchased for the class. The launcher is a standard Hot Wheels launcher with a speed checker between two pieces of loop track used as straightaways. Loop track has higher sides to keep lightweight cars in place. Cars have 5 different design features: 20 body styles, 5 front wings, 5 sidepods, 5 rear spoilers, and 5 mass options (no box, empty box, 3 weights). Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator Mini Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: 2 micron Infill: 10% Notes: Supports are needed on the Makerbot Mini to print rear spoilers correctly. 10% infill is used due to time constraints for printing. More infill would increase vehicle weight and be a great option to let students experiment with if they have the time. Post-Printing Finished 'Open' design Open design with optional mass box displayed. Partial insert of mass box, located at the computer-generated center of balance of the vehicle. Image of a 'solid' body vehicle from the top. Custom Section Share it forward If you take this idea and run with it in your classroom, please share what you're doing with me. I'm always looking for ways to make this better for my students and appreciate other brains involved in development. Three other schools are using this and have gone unique directions after receiving materials from me.