Hot Load Transport
ESC 100 Design Studio Project, 2007
Answers to Rules Questions:
Q1: What does the light source really look
like and how big is it?
A1: The light source is a light bulb on top of a styrofoam ball, as pictured
below. The light source is about 4" high, and the circumference of the ball is
about 9 inches.
Q2: Can the vehicle leave part of itself along with the light source in the laboratory area?
A2: No, because the idea of transporting the containers is that it should be repeatable.
Q3: I saw the picture of the light source sitting on top of an object. What is this object?
A3: The object is the base of a small flashlight, and the batteries that power the light bulb are inside the ball. All parts shown in the photo (base, ball, light bulb) are part of the "light source" and they are all attached together into one unit.
Q4: Approximately how heavy is [the base]? Can it be moved?
A4: The base contains some small batteries, and it MUST be moved since it is attached to the ball and the bulb. The entire light source object weighs 87 grams. The part of the base that is visible in the photo (not within the ball) is 7/8".
Q5: Suppose a drawbridge mechanism was used, and lowering the drawbridge would extend the vehicle's length past twelve inches, is that allowed or no?
A5: No.
Q6: What is the circuit design that will allow us to control the direction of the Tamiya motor?
A6: The following circuit diagrams are also available in the engineering lab.
Q7: Can we use a rubber band as a tread for the fabricated wheel?
A7: Yes, you may.