CO 2 Dragster Design Limitations. Limitations of the CO 2 Dragster.

COCO22 Dragster Dragster DesignDesignLimitationsLimitations

Limitations of the COLimitations of the CO22 DragsterDragster

Limitations of the COLimitations of the CO22 Dragster Dragster

7. Dragster Body 7. Dragster Body (Length)(Length) 12” (max.)12” (max.) 7-7/8” (min.)7-7/8” (min.)

8. Dragster Body 8. Dragster Body (height @ rear w/ (height @ rear w/

wheel)wheel)2-15/16” (max.)2-15/16” (max.) 2-3/16” (min.)2-3/16” (min.)


#10 #10

#10. Width of Dragster at the Axel Points (Front & Back)

1-1/4” 1-1/4” MINMIN

1-1/2” 1-1/2” MAXMAX


11. Power Plant (depth of hole)11. Power Plant (depth of hole) 2” MIN2” MIN 2” MAX.2” MAX.

2”

12. Power Plant Thickness12. Power Plant Thickness 1/8” 1/8” MINMIN


Power Plant Center from Power Plant Center from the bottom of the bodythe bottom of the body

1-1/4” 1-1/4” MINMIN

1-1/4” 1-1/4” MAXMAX

#13


#14.

14. Eyelet Screw Placement 14. Eyelet Screw Placement (Distance Apart)(Distance Apart)

6-1/8” 6-1/8” MINMIN

10-5/8” 10-5/8” MAXMAX


15. Wheelbase15. Wheelbase 4-1/8” 4-1/8” MINMIN

10-5/8” 10-5/8” MAXMAX

#15.

What makes for a fast COWhat makes for a fast CO22 Dragster?Dragster?

Weight – The lighter the COWeight – The lighter the CO22 Dragster Dragster

the faster it will go.the faster it will go. Friction pointsFriction points

Eyelet screw placementEyelet screw placement Wheel settingWheel setting

AerodynamicsAerodynamics

Gather InformationGather Information

Designing and producing a CODesigning and producing a CO22 Dragster Dragster Speed (the faster the COSpeed (the faster the CO22 Dragster is the Dragster is the

more points you receive)more points you receive) Finishing (Two or more colors)Finishing (Two or more colors) Durability (CODurability (CO22 Dragster must stay intact for Dragster must stay intact for

two races)two races) Limitations (You must design your Limitations (You must design your

COCO22 Dragster around the parameters Dragster around the parameters on Page 5 of the packeton Page 5 of the packet

Defining Your Design Defining Your Design ProblemsProblems

Recognize and define the ProblemRecognize and define the Problem – – When When defining the problem, consider the boundaries, the defining the problem, consider the boundaries, the parameters, and the limitations. A very narrow, well parameters, and the limitations. A very narrow, well defined, specific problem will be easier to solve than defined, specific problem will be easier to solve than a board, all encompassing generation. Think about a board, all encompassing generation. Think about what has been discussed in class including the what has been discussed in class including the limitations of the dragster. In the space provided limitations of the dragster. In the space provided below write a definition for the design problem below write a definition for the design problem presented to you.presented to you.

Requirement:Requirement: You must write a short You must write a short statement (in full sentences) that best defines statement (in full sentences) that best defines your tasks.your tasks.

DefinitionsDefinitions

In complete sentences, write a paragraph that address these 5 In complete sentences, write a paragraph that address these 5 considerations. (3 – 5 sentences)considerations. (3 – 5 sentences)

Designing and producing a CODesigning and producing a CO22 Dragster Dragster Speed (the faster the COSpeed (the faster the CO22 Dragster is the more points you Dragster is the more points you

receive)receive) Finishing (Two or more colors)Finishing (Two or more colors) Durability (CODurability (CO22 Dragster must stay intact for two races) Dragster must stay intact for two races) Limitations (You must design your COLimitations (You must design your CO22 Dragster around the Dragster around the

parameters on Page 5 of the packet.parameters on Page 5 of the packet.

Consider Possible SolutionsConsider Possible Solutions

To accomplish this step To accomplish this step Gather as much data and information as possible. Gather as much data and information as possible. Use brainstorming techniques to come up with Use brainstorming techniques to come up with

ideas. ideas. At this point anything goes – be creative – be At this point anything goes – be creative – be

resourcefulresourceful

Requirement:Requirement: You must sketch 8 different ideas as possible You must sketch 8 different ideas as possible

solutions in solving your task. solutions in solving your task.

When DesigningWhen DesigningDon’t forget to K.I.S.S.Don’t forget to K.I.S.S.

KK KEEPKEEP

II ITIT

SS SIMPLESIMPLE

SS STUDENTSSTUDENTS

Use brainstorming Use brainstorming techniquestechniques

Complete 8 thumbnail sketches to explore Complete 8 thumbnail sketches to explore different possibilities to solving this design different possibilities to solving this design problem.problem.

Thumbnail sketches are quick sketches and Thumbnail sketches are quick sketches and does not require you to consider the limitationsdoes not require you to consider the limitations

Think out side the “box”Think out side the “box” Be creativeBe creative

8 Thumbnail Sketches (Page 8 Thumbnail Sketches (Page 6 & 7)6 & 7)

Bad Sketch Bad Sketch

Think of your cover pageThink of your cover page

Example of previous workExample of previous workSide and Top View Side and Top View

Example of previous workExample of previous workTop ViewTop View

Example of previous workExample of previous workSide ViewSide View

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