High-Performance Racecar

Almost all of us played with cars powered with a rubber band when we were young. We bet, none of them was as cool as Cirin. Cirin is a mid-1950s Formula 1 car based mini racecar, featuring state-of-the-art construction and design. It is powered by 16 ft (5 m) of looped elastic material that can Make it travel for 500 ft (152 m) at an amazing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). Photo Credits: Max Greenberg Max Greenberg, Sameer Yeleswarapu, And Ian Cullimore from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California has designed this amazing mini racer for their school’s annual event formula E Race. Photo Credits: Max Greenberg It was an international event where various teams participated to present Their amazing rubber band-powered miniature cars. Who won the race? We are pretty sure that you have already guessed the name! Photo Credits: Max Greenberg Ciren was completely designed using a mechanical software called, SolidWorks after simulating several prototypes. The fabrication of the final model was done using 3D printing technology by a company called SolidConcepts. They used laser sintering to melt successive layers of nylon powder to yield the final shape. Photo Credits: Max Greenberg Ciren was completely designed using a mechanical software called SolidWorks after simulating several prototypes. The fabrication of the final model was done using, 3D printing technology by a company called SolidConcepts. Photo Credits: Max Greenberg They used laser sintering to melt successive layers of nylon Powder to yield the final shape. The structure is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio. Thus, this car can withstand the rubber band's high torsional stresses. Besides, it is made strong and robust by the lack of any big fastener. Photo Credits: Max Greenberg This loop runs within a carbon fiber tube and the two eye bolts. The first bolt is located at the car’s nose, And the other in the geared drive mechanism at the rear axle. Photo Credits: Max Greenberg A second servo motor is used to steer the system, Which is controlled by radio remote control. Cirin’s cost is reported to be a whopping US$500, And this is without the 3D printing donation by SolidConcepts.

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This 3D Printed High-Performance Racecar Is Powered By Rubber Bands