PrimaryChallenge

The Challenge

The competition is based upon the successful 'F1 in Schools' competition which has been running for a number of years.

All involved so far have shown great ability, skill and have fully enjoyed the experience.

The Competition will be open to N. Ireland Primary Schools. The top 2 teams will represent N.Ireland at the UK Finals

Designing a CarModelling Using Plasticine

Designing a CarTo help you we have designed a Jig.

Cartridge LocationRear Axle LocationFront Axle Locations

Designing a CarTo help you we have designed a Jig.

Designing a CarCover Profile with Plasticine

Designing a CarDecide on the profile of your car

Profile sketched on or on cardEnsure Cartridge is covered by 3mm all around3mm

Designing a CarAs you cover the Profile with Plasticine ensure that the height the of plasticine applied to the Jig is half the Width of the finished car, i.e between 45 and 60mmPlasticine level to be no more then 30mmPlasticine & Wheels to be between 22.5 and 30mmPlasticine at centre of car must be at least 22.5mm but no more than 30mm

Designing a CarEnsure Plasticine is smooth with no under cuts

UndercutJigJig

Designing a CarSimplistic 2D sketches including notesApproximately 4-5 A4 sheets or equivalent

Try and add notes to explain your sketches.

Manufacturing the CarSend Car to Manufacturing Centre (TEC Omagh) to be Scanned and Machined

car being Scanned with Laser ScannerDigital Image of Car

Manufacturing the CarSend Car to Manufacturing Centre (TEC) to be Scanned and Machined

Digital Information can be used to manufacture car on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) MachineCNC Micro Router

Balsa blank returned with axle holes drilled, ready for sanding and painting.

Manufacturing the CarFit Axles sleeve/bearings, cut axles to length and fit wheels.

Racing the CarsExperience the speed of you car being thrust down the 20m track in just over 1.2 sec

5 areas to be assessedSpecification20Portfolio30Pit Display & Marketing30Verbal Presentation -Technique40 - Composition30 - Subject Matter30Engineering - Manufacturing30 - Car Design Process40 with either A or B A) - Computer Aided Design40 B) Clay Modelling40

Managing InformationThinking, Problem Solving & Decision MakingBeing CreativeWorking with OthersSelf - ManagementThinking Skills & Personal CapabilitiesResearchModificationsPresentationSponsorship

Rules and RegulationsMore Information available at:www.f1inschools.co.uk

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