Building an electric car for school?

cutiepie.3

We have less than two weeks to build an electric car in class. Our energy sources are two AA batteries. The Chassis size is 12 cm X 30 cm. The driveline options are gears, pullies, wheels, chains, propellers, etc. It also must have an on or off switch. I'm not very experienced in this field so any recommendations on how to get this all to work is greatly appreciated. Thnx :)

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There are plenty of instructions on the web. You just have to know how to search it. Try these:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4910601_build-toy-electric-car.html
here is a video: http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2008/04/19/how-to-build-a-solar-powered-car-for-your-kids/
http://www.miamisci.org/girlsrise/session2/beta/Car.html

The main trick with any of these is going to be finding the parts in a limited amount of time. You may have to see what is available locally rather than on the web. Look in a $1.00 store for a hand held battery fan for a motor. It won't have a gear but you might be able to use the fan to power the vehicle. Good luck

What are some toys you've always wanted...?

The Hoo Ho

As a kid but never got.
A toy I always wanted was a child size electric car and I know this next one isn't really a toy but I always wanted a race car bed as a child. So what r some of urs?

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i've always wanted mini toy cars,tanks,planes,and little mini guns for me. a little battlefield

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Building an electric car for school?

cutiepie.3

We have less than two weeks to build an electric car in class. Our energy sources are two AA batteries. The Chassis size is 12 cm X 30 cm. The driveline options are gears, pullies, wheels, chains, propellers, etc. It also must have an on or off switch. I'm not very experienced in this field so any recommendations on how to get this all to work is greatly appreciated. Thnx :)

Answer
There are plenty of instructions on the web. You just have to know how to search it. Try these:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4910601_build-toy-electric-car.html
here is a video: http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2008/04/19/how-to-build-a-solar-powered-car-for-your-kids/
http://www.miamisci.org/girlsrise/session2/beta/Car.html

The main trick with any of these is going to be finding the parts in a limited amount of time. You may have to see what is available locally rather than on the web. Look in a $1.00 store for a hand held battery fan for a motor. It won't have a gear but you might be able to use the fan to power the vehicle. Good luck

What are some toys you've always wanted...?

The Hoo Ho

As a kid but never got.
A toy I always wanted was a child size electric car and I know this next one isn't really a toy but I always wanted a race car bed as a child. So what r some of urs?

Answer
i've always wanted mini toy cars,tanks,planes,and little mini guns for me. a little battlefield

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How many toys for christmas?

Married Wi

How many toys are you all getting for your kids this christmas

My daughter is 19months old so far she has 14presents in the closet some from santa and some just little books and stocking stuffers anyway black friday is coming up so she will get more
but so far my husband only has 3 presents LOL i feel so bad ive gotten him a new cd player for his car some boxers and one of the AXE bathroom set things what else can i get him so he doesn't feel so left out?

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A season of his favorite show on dvd, dvds he wants, some cds, electric razor, wallet, fun game for the two of you to play, sweatshirt, pj lounge pants, new shoes, ball cap, personalized beer mug, remote control car, candies, jerky making kit, gift card to favorite restaurant, travel mug warmer for car

Building an electric car for school?

cutiepie.3

We have less than two weeks to build an electric car in class. Our energy sources are two AA batteries. The Chassis size is 12 cm X 30 cm. The driveline options are gears, pullies, wheels, chains, propellers, etc. It also must have an on or off switch. I'm not very experienced in this field so any recommendations on how to get this all to work is greatly appreciated. Thnx :)

Answer
There are plenty of instructions on the web. You just have to know how to search it. Try these:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4910601_build-toy-electric-car.html
here is a video: http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2008/04/19/how-to-build-a-solar-powered-car-for-your-kids/
http://www.miamisci.org/girlsrise/session2/beta/Car.html

The main trick with any of these is going to be finding the parts in a limited amount of time. You may have to see what is available locally rather than on the web. Look in a $1.00 store for a hand held battery fan for a motor. It won't have a gear but you might be able to use the fan to power the vehicle. Good luck

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Can I put a 12v car battery in a kids electric jeep?

Steam

I was recently given two electric ride on toys for kids. Both a beat up pretty bad but the motors work, batteries don't. The factory batteries are expensive sooooo.... I was wondering if a car/atv/motorcycle/ battery would work? The originals were 12v. I do know there is a safety issue as far as liquid acid from gel acid but I have a container solution for that. I'm more curious about it exploding,lighting on fire or another unforeseen issue. Any thoughts before I try it? Don't answer if you are going to say " don't ever use anything but factory approved blah blah blah.." These are junk and the " you cant do that " crowd does not interest me unless it is backed up by scientific fact. Kids will not be driving these either. Any other junk yard tinkerers out there with some sage words of advice?
12v all the way, not Power Wheels plus the batteries are clearly labeled. Gotta say I love the actual experience with the John deer. Like it was brought up do u know if he had a problem with the battery lasting over multiple charges?

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Yes it will work for sure. My father inlaw has a john deere toy tractor for his nieces that runs on a car battery. That thing runs for ever too instead of the 15-20 minutes the factory battery is good for. Just every once in a while you will have to hook it up to a car battery charger. They can be expensive, hope you have one. The kids will love you for it. Lol. Good luck.

A kid pushed his toys out in front of my car, parents want me to pay for them?

jpolster20

Some worthless child pushed his electric toy car and big-wheel out in front of my car into the street. I hit the toys, and totally demolished them. My car was mostly fine, nothing i cant do myself with a little paint when the weather gets nice. The thing is the parents want me to pay for the toys. I refuse to pay for the toys. I work for cash so on paper I am judgement proof if they sue. I refuse to pay for these toys. THe kid should have kept them in his yard. Not to mention now I have to spend about 4 to 6 hours re-painting my bumper and replacing headlights. What should I do?
keep in mind a bigwheel is cheap ($30) but the electric car is one of those that kids sit in and drive around, and the one they had for their kids was over $300. I can't afford to pay for that since I am going to be buying a LCD TV For Christmas!
The only law we have here about throwing things says that you cannot throw an old computer at your neighbor
Will an estimate really stand up in court? I have always done my own car repairs. I know this would not cost more than 50 dollars to fix, is the huge estimates of a thousand dollars or more really going to stand up? Won't the judge know that auto labor places rip you off?

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Go out an simply get yourself an estimate to repair the bumper of your car. This will help you document the damage that was done. If they bring it up again tell them you expect to be compensated for not properly supervising their child and want your damage covered. They were wrong for letting their little hellion putting you in danger and then blaming you for their kids toys being run over in the street?!? Tell them you would happy for them to sue you in small claims court, I'm sure the judge would not only get a laugh out of it, but would give them a tongue lashing for being irresponsible parents.

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what were those race track toys with the electric cars?

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Bee.

its a older kids toy and they were different electric cars, i use to have them but cannot remember what the hell they were called.

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slot cars

How does the electric race track toy work?

TenMan

You know, you probably got one when you were a kid or your child asked for one (depending on our age). So its a hard plastic race track that you plug into the wall, with normally two grooves in it to place the cars that have little needles coming out the bottom. I have no clue where to place this question, if you have a better idea let me know.

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The cars have little electric motors. The power for the motors comes from the track. On either side of the guide slot in the track are metal strips that carry the electric current. The car has a pin that goes in the slot, but that is just to guide the car. There are a pair of metal tabs or brushes on either side of the pin. These tabs come in contact with the metal strip in the track and pull the power from the track to run the motor. The amount of power going to the track is controlled by a hand-held throttle control. The more power the faster the car will go. If the car loses contact with the metal strips in the track, the motor stops.

All of this power is low voltage DC current so is harmless if you touch the metal track strips.

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what were those race track toys with the electric cars?

kids electric cars toys image

Bee.

its a older kids toy and they were different electric cars, i use to have them but cannot remember what the hell they were called.

Answer
slot cars

How does the electric race track toy work?

TenMan

You know, you probably got one when you were a kid or your child asked for one (depending on our age). So its a hard plastic race track that you plug into the wall, with normally two grooves in it to place the cars that have little needles coming out the bottom. I have no clue where to place this question, if you have a better idea let me know.

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The cars have little electric motors. The power for the motors comes from the track. On either side of the guide slot in the track are metal strips that carry the electric current. The car has a pin that goes in the slot, but that is just to guide the car. There are a pair of metal tabs or brushes on either side of the pin. These tabs come in contact with the metal strip in the track and pull the power from the track to run the motor. The amount of power going to the track is controlled by a hand-held throttle control. The more power the faster the car will go. If the car loses contact with the metal strips in the track, the motor stops.

All of this power is low voltage DC current so is harmless if you touch the metal track strips.

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Do you think the V8 and other large engines for automobiles will be outlawed in the next 10 years or so?

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Warl�ck77

Sometimes I worry about buying a car with even a small V8, with new technology being explored for optional power. Maybe something will be introduced into automobiles that will push the V8s into oblivion.

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Outlawed? No. Not Made? likelyâ¦. Just when Hot cars like Camaro ZL1 & Shelby Mustang come back with horsepower, the price of gas goes nuts. Result? The days of the high school kid with a muscle car are dead. You will have to pay $40K+ To even sit in a hemi car. The v-8 wonât dissappear. Detuned on power & offered with the new variable valve timing systems like dodge uses. Then for ordinary driving it will run on 4 cyl. and when you floor it, all 8 cylinders kick in. Thus the best of both worlds. High power & good mileage.

The threshold for gas guzzler taxes might be raised, and fuel costs may make them weekend toys and work vehicles only, but no. An 8 cylinder Corvette gets better fuel economy than a 4 cylinder Subaru STI. It just is NOT that simple.

Also, V8s donât get inherently worse fuel economy than 4 or 6 cylinder engines. There is more to it than that, and the big low-end torque of a V8 can actually help fuel economy if paired with really tall gearing. It depends on how the engine is tuned, the mass and aerodynamics of the car itâs in, and the transmission and differentials that it is mated with.

Yes, electric motors WILL push V8s into oblivion. They have even better low-end torque than a V8, so much so that the problem with using them in performance cars (like the Tesla) is that if you want to have multiple gears (most electric cars thus far are direct-drive) you need one hell of a tough transmission. An electric motor can hit a transmission like a sledgehammer making all itâs torque instantly, while a V8 starts off at nothing, itâs comparatively gentle.

Where do you get mini electric cars for like kids that can carry weight up to 180lbs?

Q. on rob's dyredks fantasy factory episonde 12 with the dusty monkey they give away a mini motor car thing where do you get those??

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Toys R Us

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