CO2 Dragster Design

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CO2 Dragster Design

• Limitations

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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
7. Dragster Body (Length) 12 (max.) 7-7/8 (min.)
8. Dragster Body (height _at_ rear w/ wheel) 2-15/16 (max.) 2-3/16 (min.)
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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
10. Width of Dragster at the Axel Points (Front Back) 1-1/4 MIN 1-1/2 MAX
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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
11. Power Plant (depth of hole) 2 MIN 2 MAX.
12. Power Plant Thickness 1/8 MIN
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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
Power Plant Center from the bottom of the body 1-1/4 MIN 1-1/4 MAX
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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
14. Eyelet Screw Placement (Distance Apart) 6-1/8 MIN 10-5/8 MAX
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Limitations of the CO2 Dragster
15. Wheelbase 4-1/8 MIN 10-5/8 MAX
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What makes for a fast CO2 Dragster?

• Weight The lighter the CO2 Dragster the faster
  it will go.
• Friction points
• Eyelet screw placement
• Wheel setting
• Aerodynamics

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Gather Information

• Designing and producing a CO2 Dragster
• Speed (the faster the CO2 Dragster is the more
  points you receive)
• Finishing (Two or more colors)
• Durability (CO2 Dragster must stay intact for two
  races)
• Limitations (You must design your CO2 Dragster
  around the parameters on Page 5 of the packet

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Defining Your Design Problems

• Recognize and define the Problem When defining
  the problem, consider the boundaries, the
  parameters, and the limitations. A very narrow,
  well defined, specific problem will be easier to
  solve than a board, all encompassing generation.
  Think about what has been discussed in class
  including the limitations of the dragster. In
  the space provided below write a definition for
  the design problem presented to you.
• Requirement You must write a short statement
  (in full sentences) that best defines your tasks.

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Definitions

• In complete sentences, write a paragraph that
  address these 5 considerations. (3 5 sentences)
• Designing and producing a CO2 Dragster
• Speed (the faster the CO2 Dragster is the more
  points you receive)
• Finishing (Two or more colors)
• Durability (CO2 Dragster must stay intact for two
  races)
• Limitations (You must design your CO2 Dragster
  around the parameters on Page 5 of the packet.

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Consider Possible Solutions

• To accomplish this step
• Gather as much data and information as possible.
  
• Use brainstorming techniques to come up with
  ideas.
• At this point anything goes be creative be
  resourceful
• Requirement
• You must sketch 8 different ideas as possible
  solutions in solving your task.

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When DesigningDont forget to K.I.S.S.

• K KEEP
• I IT
• S SIMPLE
• S STUDENTS

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Use brainstorming techniques

• Complete 8 thumbnail sketches to explore
  different possibilities to solving this design
  problem.
• Thumbnail sketches are quick sketches and does
  not require you to consider the limitations
• Think out side the box
• Be creative

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8 Thumbnail Sketches (Page 6 7)
Bad Sketch
Bad Sketch
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Think of your cover page
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Example of previous workSide and Top View
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Example of previous workTop View
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Example of previous workSide View