Balloon powered car

[SoNotLegit]

what caps did you use for the wheels?

[QuestaconNSTC]

@SoNotLegit Gatorade wheels, good luck!

We'd love to hear how it goes, so let us know!

[joynte12]

ok my car is not moving and i followed the directions

[QuestaconNSTC]

We would recommend checking the following components of your car to make sure that it can function properly, check that:

1) the plasticine is holding your wheels in place,

2) the skewers (within the straws) are able to easily move,

3) the rubber band that is fastening your balloon to the straw isn’t attached too tightly (eg. preventing air from easily moving in and out of the straw/balloon) and

4) that you are testing the car on a clear, smooth surface.

Hopefully these hints help!

[mzrandomvideos]

@joynte12 I love you, because i am the same.

[Zeroskater102100]

i have to do this in school and the car has to travel at least 5 meters

[QuestaconNSTC]

To replace the cardboard, you need something firm, but light so it doesn’t weigh the car down. You could try sticking a few rulers together, or use the lid to a rectangular container (like Tupperware or take away).

To replace the skewers, you need something solid and thin so it doesn’t bend and move. You could use some thick fencing wire, a thin knitting needle, or a lolly pop stick. Just be careful you don’t poke yourself while working with sharp things :)

Good luck, and have fun!

[Megan121796]

im doint this project for school...if i dont have crdboard or the skewers what could i use to replace these items. i have 1 day to make this and im not really close.

[bballgirlj955]

@Megan121796 im not totally sure but from looking at this u can get it the cardboard from a tissue paper box and if ur careful enough u can use toothpicks and tape them together...i would cut the pointy tips of the toothpicks and then tape them together however they might not be straight..

[leadsnowhere]

Thank you so much!! The idea and assembly is so simple, yet people like me couldn't figure it out. Your a lifesaver.. i WILL be passing physics this year lol.  Do you know approximately how far it will go?

[carlojeffersonyu45]

man this is my project...for science...XD

[juvedbest1897]

how much distance will it go?

[QuestaconNSTC]

The best way to find out how far the car will travel is to make a car and test it out. The distance that your particular car will travel will vary depending upon a number of factors such as: the surface on which you are testing your car, the total weight of your materials, the size of your wheels, the type of balloon that you are using, the amount of air you put in the balloon, etc. Let us know how you go!

[ChiefExecutive07]

@QuestaconNSTC How far did your car travel, can you please reply back because i just want to estimate and find out how far mines will go. Thanks, Chief

[QuestaconNSTC]

@ChiefExecutive07 When we conducted the experiment we didn’t measure how far the car travelled. However, based on our observations of operating the balloon-powered cars in a number of settings, the cars can travel a couple of metres. The distance that your car will travel will depend upon the materials that you use to construct the car and the surface on which you operate the car.

[emmamaelde]

Will it go 3 meters?

[QuestaconNSTC]

Tape may be called different names in other countries. The generic name for adhesive tape in Australia is 'sticky tape'. Best of luck with your project.

[playmoney132]

isnt all tape sticky...? But good video

[zebraluvr20]

this helped. if you need it to travel 5 meters or more get 9 inch balloons and blow it alot so it can go far



[QuestaconNSTC]

Yes, it will travel at least 1.5 metres, but remember that different elements such as the surface of the floor, size of the balloon will effect the distance. Good Luck!

[QuestaconNSTC]

The best way to find out how far the car will travel is to make a car and test it out. The distance that your particular car will travel will vary depending upon a number of factors such as: the surface on which you are testing your car, the total weight of your materials, the size of your wheels, the type of balloon that you are using, the amount of air you put in the balloon, etc. Let us know how you go!

[Storskin]

Will it go 1.5 meters?

[JBThawley]

@Storskin i hope so



[XJaysonRX]

i had to drink 4 cokes to finish this

[dxdd34]

thnx man for giving me a idea for my physics project

[lika345678910]

i have to do this for a project what type of wheels were they (gatorade wheels)????

plzz reply ASAP!!!

[QuestaconNSTC]

@lika345678910 Gatorade wheels, yes…good luck!

[XxCareyPrice1996xX]

haha that a cute little car he made!!!!!:P

[xD4RKxMW2PRINCE]

my little bro watch in school lol

[wakaphwap]

thumbs up if you need this for school

[tyangus]

THANK YOU!

[mLpJy]

Fianlly a tut with good quality, that actually works. Thank youuuu :D

[29mathew29]

co za asy

[sniper1231231]

sticky tape wait i used non sticky tape

[thelandofrandom01]

I hope this gets me an A in science

[dhatfleeswaqq]

@thelandofrandom01 did it? just curious?

[12321austin]

i dont think i have sticky tape

[SuperAlooi]

at the school project i failed hardly but then, what i used is a cardboard box, tape, thin bottle caps, and a ballon with out the straw, i actually did not use the straw because it makes ur car go further but slower. for an example if u make a monster truck and you used this type of method will it climb or go over anything i dnt think so well i tried the monster thing today, but i had my project long time ago, and ya i am in 8th grade and i will try to make a video about my project, or a CAR !!!

[zelda2geek]

thank you so much my GRADE 10 sister was making this and she failed epicly so i loooked up this video and helped her using your design she was so thrilled and suprised that a ninth grader helped her. consider this channel subscribed from Zelda2geek

[lastresortluver]

My car didn't move at all. ;_;

Please, someone help. This is due in two more days! Dx

[lizzielynch15]

im so confused what works the best??? HELP ME!

[LethalGunner99]

THANK YOU DUDEEEEEEEEEEE MY TEACHER WAS LIKE YOU HAVE TO MAKE A DEVICE THAT MOVES 30 CM OR FARTHER WITH AIR IM LIKE WTF .... U SAAVEDD ME

[northflyer11]

it doesnt work

[jvu1321]

@LethalGunner99 30cm? mine has to go at least 5meters..

[bronchialcircle]

lol best wheels are cds! they role forever

[OGXPLAYBOY]

@bronchialcircle how do get the cds to stay and not get them all wabbely

[NicoxPS3]

this is for my sience project..... :)

[andrewg2017]

@NicoxPS3 lol me too i hope it works i haven't tried it yet...

[NicoxPS3]

this is for my sience project..... :) yhank man i hope i get a good grade

[wonkeytjuuuh]

it's awesome :D

and red is the fastest? well then i better not choose a yellow balloon because it wouldn't move xD

[25WarriorGhost]

thanx man this relly helped i goT A GOOD GGRADE

[michgee]

You're a HUUUGE help! thank you!

[EpicOwnage1212]

how far did it go by following his instructions?

[beanbutt23]

thank you times a squillion. i put this project off to the last minute and you have SAVED ME

[subkz]

Thank's man! I have to do one of these for a school project, but my science teacher won't tell us how to make it move.Two thumbs up!

[annabananabobtaco]

this is a really helpful video :) i have to make 1 for school, but the problem is mine wont work :( i made it before i watched this video, but its pretty much the same... maybe ill make a new one like this :)

[FwiedWice13]

this is my science project!!! hahah thanks!!!!

[EandK98]

wow my camp used this video so we can make balloon cars tomorrow

[jennifers39]

thx, i am going to use these very helpful tips on my project!! ahmazingg :))))

[tsai314t]

OMG! mine worked and it went so fast! thank you for making this video :)

[tsai314t]

@tsai314t WOW! my car went the farthest and got 100%

[BleedForMyMother]

Thank god i found this. now I can do my science project, and not fail.

[azngirl1854]

thanks a lot. now i ca finish my projecttt

[shafiq123098]

i need more speed, any ideas?

[MrMusicKing2010]

mines has to be at least 5 meters i made mines out of sunny d caps empty highliter gorilla glue kool aid box 2 balloons and its due tomarrow

[lifeisbad123]

good video

[mileyiscool14265]

how far does it go?

for my project it needs to be 5 - 8 meters

[lin12311]

thanks a lot, but does it go far, cuz my teachers says it needs to go at least 5 meters.

[xx1lov3uxx]

How long did this balloon powered car actually traveled? Cause I have the same project and it has to move at least 7 meters for me to get an A.

[sugargliderpal202]

@xx1lov3uxx lucky mines 10

[714skater]

thx dude i got 1st on da class race

[jensvidss]

Same here I have to do it for scienc class my teachers name is mr.pringle ha weird name right

[xToxicTomatox]

@jensvidss HAHAHAH jennifer

[thespudzy09]

DEADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[XxDJ95xX]

Thanks i got an A xD

[pinklax1]

this got me an A on my Physics project!!! THANK YOU!!! && your very cute btw ;)

[thenameisjulio]

thx

[TheFaBiOxP]

very slow i need fastest not CUTEST

[livliv1996]

thaks i will use this for school

[bunnyboey12]

BA im gunna do this for my science project welll something like it

[michael2hell4]

8 cm by 10 cm is too small

[sum761]

This is EPIC!

[emogal1232]

I have to do this in my physical science class.

My balloon kept on losing air because I didn't secure the tape on the straw tight enough and I think I'll use your technique of the rubber band. Thanks.

[piercedonnelly]

tanks i needed it 4 school