Introduction: ROLLING CAN MOTOR

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Rolling motor system describes the motion of a rolling wheel, car tire or can. A wheel rolling over a surface have both linear and rotational motions (also called trans- rotational motion).

These systems have vast applications in automobile engine.


Supplies

MATERIALS NEEDED


Iron rod

Two cans

15mm PVC pipe

Two elbow connectors

PVC glue

TOOLS NEEDED


Plier

Nail

Step 1: Making the Handle and Steering

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • PVC pipe
  • Two elbow connectors
  • PVC glue

STEPS

  • Arrange the Pipe and connectors as shown in the 2nd picture
  • Glue them together

Step 2: Attaching the Roller Cans

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Two cans
  • Iron rod

STEPS

  • Make a hole at the other end of the pipe
  • Insert the rod into the first can, then into the pipe and finally through the second can
  • Bend the rods by 1cm at the two ends, leaving a little gap between the can and the point of bending

Step 3: HOW IT WORKS

When the motor is been pushed over a surface through the handle, the rolling cans have both linear and rotational motions (also called trans- rotational motion). This is a great toy for the kids.

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