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Drag RACER

Project Name: Drag Racer
Controlled by: Programming or Remote Control
Programming Difficulty: Easy
Construction Difficulty: Medium
General Comment. This is a great introduction to basic construction and basic programming

Rules FOR STUDENTS


​You must use:
-1 NXT or EV brick
-2 motors

You must:
Build a robot that can go as fast as it can over 10 meters. It needs to start when you press the touch sensor.

Tips For students


Tip: Cars with four wheels will go straighter. Especially if both motors turn one axel.
Tip: Cars that use gears will go faster. A big gear on the motor and a small gear on the wheel will make the wheel turn faster. To use gears, the wheel's axel can't go through the motor's hole.

SAMPLE PROGRAMMING

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TEACHER INFO


​Grading option: The quicker the time, the better the grade.
​If you are timing each robot, get a copy of this Google Sheet to help you score 
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Classroom Tips
Score Sheets
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