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Meg Chen |
University of British Columbia |
PHYS 420C (2024) |
Materials
(all the measurements are in millimeters)
(Please refer to this Onshape Design Link for more detailed dimensions)
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Two
acrylic strips (3 x 1220 x 20) ->
Rails for the cart to move on
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"Blocker"
(laser-cut with 3mm acrylic) ->
to keep the train from falling off the track
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Screw
(around 30mm long) -> to
trigger the cart
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To be inserted
in one of the holes on the wood
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Can use other
material available too
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#8 x
3/4" round head wood screw x 2 ->
to attach the blocker to the wood
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Masking
tape
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Wood
(30 x 1220 x 162) -> Base of
the track for the train to move on
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Has holes
drilled on it to hold the screw at different points
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I measured and
hand-drilled them with an electric drill, in my design, the holes are 61mm
apart
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Has grooves
for the rails to be inserted in
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I cut them
with a table saw
(side
view)
TIPS:
1) When
hand-drilling the holes on the wood, drill from the top side to avoid chipping
on the good side
2) Put masking
tape on the bottom half of rails so that it's stuck more tightly to the wood
3) Use masking
tape to adjust the height/thickness of the screw