Sumobot Racer

In this project, the sumobot racers, we had to create a car that could go faster around the theater and get the best time. We had a kit that gave us variouse parts we could use to make our car have a gear-drive system or a direct-drive system. We also were able to bring in any extra parts for the front wheel. The requirements were that we had to make a car that could make it all the way around the theater and complete the course. Our design choice was to use a gear system for speed. we also pur the front wheel at the very front of the car. we thought it would help the car turn faster if it was up front.

 

 

Our project, Ronald, placed third. RDJ placed first, John Deer in second, and ASAP Fury and Bloody Mary in fourth and fifth. In the time trials, we had to make a fix while racing, which added 20 seconds. We got a time of 2:24.

Based on our observation and research, I would have made the car with a direct-drive system. We would have to worry less about the wheels being perfectly aligned. I would have also put the front wheel closer to the center to turn better, unlike our original design. I would have also used a different front wheel. The one we used didnt work too well because it slid instead of turning.