Straw-Cat Sailboat
thingiverse
The Shoebox Regatta is an educational activity that teaches kids about physics by creating Catamaran sailboats using 3D-printed parts, soda straws, and plastic wrappers. These boats can be raced in shoeboxes filled with water, powered by blowing on the sails through straws. Adjusting the sail, rudder, and wind direction enables children to learn how sailboats can sail in various directions other than the way the wind is blowing. The regatta challenges participants to race their boats, with the winner keeping the winning boat for future use. Lessons include center-of-gravity, angle of incidence on sails, steering a sailboat, and iterative design process for improvement. Teachers can reuse the materials for subsequent classes.
With this file you will be able to print Straw-Cat Sailboat with your 3D printer. Click on the button and save the file on your computer to work, edit or customize your design. You can also find more 3D designs for printers on Straw-Cat Sailboat.