STEAMwork | design + build
spool racers
let's get started!
Repurpose old spools and engineering them into lean, mean, racing machines! Test out different types of spools and tensions see what works best. 🏁
materials
spools of any and all shapes and sizes
rubbers bands
toothpicks
unsharpened pencils
tape of any kind
washer or a nut, a bead, or the tab off of a drink can
additional resources
- written instructions on how to build a spool racer from PBS Kids
- a spool racer design worksheet from TeachEngineering at the University of Colorado Boulder to adapt and log changes to your spool racer design
