In this project, you can learn how to make a solar car using basic techniques. This project is great for a makerspace or mechanical engineering challenge at school, library, or home.
Once you learn the basics, you can experiment with different body styles and designs to make your car go faster. You can also set up a competition between friends to see who can build the fastest solar car. Make STEAM education fun!
Required Material
- solar cell
- round DC motor
- cardboard
- 3 wheels
- gear wheel
- gear
- iron axle
- beads
- tongue depressor
Note: All material is available at sciencestore.pk inventor box
Step 1: Axle Attachment
first, pass the two beads from the axle and paste the axle on the cardboard sheet. Make sure the beads are attached on the end of the cardboard
Attach one more axle
Step 2: Mount the Wheel
Now it’s time to mount the wheels on the axle of the car. If the cap is a little loose, Make sure the wheels are kept as straight as possible
Step 3: Connect the Gear
Push your gear onto the shaft of motor that you're using
Step 4: Mount the Motor
using hot glue, mount the motor to the cardboard. Make sure the motor is attached with a gear wheel of the car
Step 5: Mount the Solar Panel
then, attach the solar panel on the car with the help of tongue depressor
Step 6: Wiring
First, attach switch with the car then connect the motor, solar panel and switch in series with each other
Step 7: Testing
Now your solar car is ready for a test
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