The other end of the string is tied to the big red lever i attached to the mouse trap arm. Take a mousetrap and remove the pieces that make up the release trigger bait holder and wire bail see picture.
If the wheels spin out cut the center out of a balloon and secure it around the drive wheels.
How to use a mouse trap to propel a car.
We can use our understanding of the math and science behind the car to test some ways to optimize its performance.
Winding the string around the drive axle.
While you are holding the snap arm.
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Your string is the part that will transfer force from the spring mechanism of your mousetrap to the rear wheels of your car.
Use your free hand to wrap the string tightly around the cars rear axle.
One of my sons friends stayed over yesterday and mentioned in passing hed been assigned to make a mouse trap car for school.
When the string unwinds the loop can drop off the hook and the car can carry on freewheeling.
Glue the mousetrap in place towards the front on the topside of the car with hot glue.
The string should be long enough to just barely reach the axle when the mousetrap is unwound.
Allow the mousetrap to load by wrapping the string around the axle.
Use two or three 4 zip ties to secure the inch dowel to the snap arm and reinforce with tape or hot glue.
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Pull back the snap arm and hold it securely.
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The best mousetrap car is one that starts by slowly crawling forward using the smallest amount of energy possible to get moving.
Prepare your transmission string.
This indicates that it has the lowest possible mechanical advantage.
Use graphite powder to lubricate all moving parts.
I thought about how i had lots of fun making those way back and decided to make one out of scraps off my desk and documen.
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