Dragster Version 1.5

The Second Version to the of my Dragster.

Do you want to build a Dragster? Well if you do here you go. This is my first version. (Version 1.5 is alre

ady here, and Version 2.0 is coming soon!) To build this dragster use the ldd file then use the pictures to do the gears and axle. This is an easy projects so I should only take about 15-20 minutes to build.

The things you need are an NXT set.
Color Sensor and Compass Sensor (Sold form Hitechnic)
Computer with NXT-G Software.

To build the Dragster V. 1.5 please scroll down.

Building Dragster 1.5

Here are the instructions to build this dragster.

1. Download the LDD

2. Use the picture to build the Axles and gear chain. Note: If you need more pictures I can get more. Just post a comment. If you need some help here are some text help:

Steps for Step 2:
a) Put an 12 axle throught the first motor.
b) Slide the axle through a 40 gear.
c) Put the gear next to the middle motor.
d) Slide the Axle through the middle motor.
e) Put the 40 tooth gear on the 12 axle.
f) Slide the 40 tooth gear so it touch the middle motor.
g) To get the second gears on use the main picture.

Click Here to Download the LDD File to build Dragster 1.5

How to make the track/Use Dragster

Click Here to Download the Program for Dragster 1.5

The Drag Strip is very easy to make. All you need: Tap Two black pieces of construction paper. What you Do:

1. Put down a piece of black construction paper, and tape it two the floor. this is going to be the Starting line.

2. Put down a peice of balck constrution paper, and tape it two the floor. this is going to be the Finishing line.

To start a race:

1. Put the dragster behind the starting line, not on it.

2.Start the program.

3. The Dragster will start rolling forward.

4. When I gets to the line I should stop.

5. It will sound the count down.

6. It will Move forward racing. 7

 When I gets to the finish line it will stop. 8. it will show it time in seconds/milliseconds. (Note: If find the line please make the start/finish line bigger.) If there is any problems with the program please comment.

Other Links:

Click Here to See the NXTLOG Version of Dragster 1.5

Click Here to Download All the Files for Dragster 1.5. (LDD Files, Pictures, Programs, etc.)