TX-16 - Electric STEM Kit - Wind Powered Car

Wind Powered Car (TX-16) ⭐⭐ · ~20 min

⚡ Principle The motor spins the propeller, creating a backward air thrust. According to Newton's Third Law (Action/Reaction), this pushes the car in the opposite direction: forward!

🔩 Parts Wooden chassis + wheels ×4 Iron shafts (60mm & 70mm) ×1 each Motor ×1 + propeller ×1 Battery holder ×1 + shaft sleeves ×8 Eyes accessories + foam glue + tie strap

📋 Steps

1. Connect the battery holder wires to the motor.

2. Install shaft sleeves on both sides of each iron shaft.

3. Pass the iron shaft through plate 4, then install it onto the main plate 1.

4. Install the fan bracket onto the front of board 1.

5. Insert the motor into the bracket hole and install the fan blade.

6. Install the wooden wheels and secure them with shaft sleeves.

7. Use foam glue for the battery holder, secure wires with a tie, and add the eyes.

8. Install batteries and watch the car go!

⚡ Fun Fact! Real propeller-driven "airboats" are used in the Everglades to glide over swamps because they don't have parts under the water that could get stuck!

💚 Tip If the car moves backward, reverse the wires on the motor or flip the propeller around.