The Walnut Ridge Electric Car kit is a problem-solving project where you build your own friction-driven car. It includes a motor, a battery holder and the parts to mount the motor to a wood chassis, but you decide how the motor will drive the wheels. It runs on one AA battery (not included), or on a 1.5V, 1,000 mA solar cell (not included), and is for ages 12 and up.
Key Features
- Build a friction-driven electric car
- Motor and mounting parts for a wood chassis included
- Open-ended: you design how the motor drives the wheels
- Battery holder for 1 AA battery
- Can also run from a 1.5V, 1,000 mA solar cell (not included)
- Ages 12+
Specifications
| Brand | Walnut Ridge |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 x AA battery (not included) |
| Optional power | 1.5V, 1,000 mA solar cell (not included) |
| Drive | Friction drive |
| Age | 12+ |
| SKU | 90ABS740060 |
What's Included
- Motor
- Battery holder
- Parts to mount the motor to a wood chassis
What You'll Need (Sold Separately)
- 1 AA battery
- Optional: 1.5V 1,000 mA solar cell
Ideal For
Students 12 and up practicing open-ended engineering and simple circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What batteries does it need?
One AA battery, not included.
Can it run on solar power?
Yes, with a 1.5V, 1,000 mA solar cell, sold separately.
For ages 12 and up