https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh A shared resource for ideas, tips and tricks to help all teams build a successful solar powered vehicle. Be sure to add your period and group number to your unique contribution, and be sure to check out the contributions of your peers as well! en-us 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC 2022-05-13 20:50:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213016 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213016 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213017 The Junior Solar Sprint at Calavera will be held in Accordance with the Regulations for the National Junior Solar Sprint Event.  As you design your car, please keep in mind these key requirements:

• Safe for contestant and spectators
• Maximum Vehicle Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 60 cm
• Leave a Space for Your Number (3 x 3 cm)
• Sunlight is the only power source
• Energy enhancing devices must be attached.
• Steering via guidewire, using 1-2 attached eyelits
• Must have a 3D chassis, solar panel must be easily added and removed.

]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213017 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213018 Where the adventure begins!]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213018 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213019 Include:
A. A brief descriptive title of your "find"
B. A summary of the information that is useful to the class. (1-2 sentences should do it!)
C. The link you your file or resource.
D. Your Period and group number.]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213019 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213021 Pitsco Ray Catcher Sprint Deluxe- these are the kits that we build and innovate from. ]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213021 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213022 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213022 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213023 There are many ways to post to padlet- click this resource if you need some help! ]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213023 asottile https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213024 Need some search inspiration?  Try these:
Junior Solar Sprint
How to Build a Junior Solar Sprint Racer
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Ray Catcher Instructions
Junior Solar Sprint Gear Ratios

]]> 2022-05-06 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2173213024 byrnesd561 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183402475 0* is the best angle because it generates the most energy.
per 5 group 8]]> 2022-05-13 20:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183402475 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183403201 This article shows how to build your solar car in the most efficient way possible and the materials and everything else needed.

https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/solar-car/

Car number: 5.6
period:5
Group: 6

]]> 2022-05-13 20:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183403201 dooleys793 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183405831 This article says that it is important to consider mass and support of the stucture to support itself, especially with the rods for the wheels. 
5.8]]> 2022-05-13 20:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183405831 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183406686 http://www.cei.washington.edu/lesson-plans/solar-car-derby/, This picture from this website helps you angle your solar panel so it can capture the most light and be the most optimal it can be which can be very useful because we're trying to make them go as fast as we can. 

Tyler E., Presley R., Lena C., Leanna I. 5.7]]> 2022-05-13 20:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183406686 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183406765 A design to best minimize air resistance. This reduces the load on the axles and motor.

Per. 5, Group 5.2
Levi P, Kael M, Max M, Max L]]> 2022-05-13 20:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183406765 lopezm736 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183408723 A design to best minimize air resistance. This reduces the load on the axles and motor.

Per. 5, Group 5.2
Levi P, Kael M, Max M, Max L]]> 2022-05-13 20:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183408723 garciaj777 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183409191 This video will show you how to angel the solar panel to the sun. It will help with collecting more energy from the sun. So we got to find out where the sun will be at 1:00pm (according to Ms. Sanchez)
5.5 (Yair Perez Estrada, Sebastian Vazquez, Julian Garcia)]]> 2022-05-13 20:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183409191 felixa518 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183410137 The article says there is no correct way to build a solar car, but you do need to consider things such as friction, mass, and the angle of the solar panel.

Per.5 
Group 1
Car 5.1
Andi, Jackie, Ty, Lucas]]> 2022-05-13 20:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183410137 venegasd957 https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183419863 This video will help you on how to attach the power supply correctly.]]> 2022-05-13 20:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/asottile/av2llkzx9pc3vnvh/wish/2183419863