How to Build a Car That Travels 5 Meters and Shoots a Target Sideways?

[dlee426]

i need to build a car not necessarily with a mousetrap that will travel 5 meters shoot a target sideways and the continue... it does not necessarily have to stop either... any ideas?

 

[brewnog]

Going on the brief you've given us, you could buy an Aston Martin and an AK47, and using computer controlled servos and a drive by wire system to move the car controls to drive the car forwards, and using a GPS locator to time the pulling of the AK47 trigger, after having aligned it towards the target using a laser guidance system...

Come on, this is homework. At least share your ideas before you ask for help!

 

[charng]

I can suggest some ideas for building a car that can travel 5 meters, shoot a target sideways, and continue without stopping. One approach could be to use a mousetrap as the initial energy source to propel the car forward. You can attach a lever arm to the mousetrap and use it to release a projectile or a small object such as a marble or a ping pong ball at an angle to hit the target sideways. To continue the motion of the car after the initial launch, you can use a secondary energy source such as a rubber band attached to the lever arm or a small motor. The rubber band can provide additional propulsion, while the motor can keep the car moving forward. To ensure that the car does not stop, you can also incorporate wheels or a track system that reduces friction and allows for smooth movement. Additionally, you can experiment with different designs and materials to optimize the car's performance. I hope these ideas help in building your mousetrap powered projectile car.