4th Annual Mousetrap-Racecar Races!

 We were given a set criteria and constraints permitted for my team of three to create a race car powered by a mousetrap!

 we were told:

Criteria:
Design, build and compete with a Mousetrap Racecar (A "car" uses at least two axles).
Maintain a clean workspace.

Constraints:
One mousetrap
No more than 12" of masking tape
Fischertechnique robotics parts
No more than 24" of string
All materials used must travel with your vehicle
You must work through the stages of the event (see Achievements below)
Additional materials by Instructor approval

ok...tough...

BUT, we did it and I am claiming 8 achievements!!

1. "Build It"-

2. "The Price of Glory"- $2 for the 2 axles, $1 for the mousetrap, $1 for 12" of tape, $1 for all 24" of string, $4 for all wheels, $4 for 4 bearings, for a total of $13

3./4. "Long Distance Winner!"- We tied for the longest distance with one other team!!!!

        "Going the Mile!"

5."Game Changer"- I think making the game so that you have to also move something from one point to another would create a whole new breed of ideas and creativity!

6."Name it"- "The Participant"- how much did you participate and are there witnesses or proof?

7."Leave It Cleaner Than You Found It"- We cleaned up all our messes and I for one made sure I also picked up some screws and stray string that fell on the ground.

8. "Design/Build"- It was similar in the design/build challenge in that we all had to make suggestions and constantly try them out until we came up with a product that worked! Trying and failing and trying again  is essential in any king of innovative career because theres no way to get something perfectly the first time!