LEGO Dacta Motorized Simple Machine Set
Car With Pulley Drive Project



A motor can be used as a generator.


For this motor it is necessary to gear up by a factor of 25.
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 A motor used to generate electricity is also called a dynamo.

Back view

Build the car with pulley drive

or chain drive.

Make the connection from the motor to the axle with the bevelled gear be chain links on a 16 tooth and 24 tooth gear.

 Connect the motor and the generator and turn the handle.  How fast must your turn to get the car started?
Is it easier to keep the car moving than to start it?

 Make the ramp by putting two 2 by 4 blocks together at one side of the green plate and turning it upside down.  Place the car so that it is exactly even with the edge and let go. Can you make the car go down the ramp?  Can it go up?


Davis Creek Elementary LEGO Site Map 2001
Davis Creek Elementary LEGO Site Map 1998-2000
Davis Creek Elementary



Created 4/2001
Edited 4 / 5 / 2004
L. Hamilton
S. Simon