Cross the pit!
Design and construct a car that can bridge a one foot gap without falling. Resources Cross the Pit – NXT Cross the Pit – RCX
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What is the best design for cars used by people on sloping paths? Construct a car that is capable of climbing steep inclines. What is torque and why is it important? This lesson is one in a series...
View ArticlePeak performance
Design and develop a car that is capable of traveling across flat surfaces quickly, but can also negotiate a steep ramp. Note: The WeDo version of the car remains tethered to the computer via the USB...
View ArticleRamp climber
The challenge Design and build a car that can climb as steep a ramp as possible. Engineers repeatedly test their creations and use the results to make improvements to their designs. As you test your...
View ArticleCranes
In this series of challenges, students will design and build motorized crane that uses a pulley and a string to lift and lower heavy objects. They can incorporate gears into the design to provide...
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