2024-2025 Project
We are proud to have completed our very first project: a model roller coaster!
We presented our project at Engineering Expo as a pneumatic launch demonstration to teach kids about roller coaster physics!
The Launch
The Launch utilizes a pneumatic air system for launching the roller coaster train forwards. This series of pumps, holding valves and a pneumatic cylinder let us emulate real launch systems used on full sized roller coasters.
The Track
Carefully designed and calculated, the track gives an optimal view of all of the elements from the front of the viewing platform, and demonstrates conservation of energy. The track itself is tubing laying on a 3D printed form.
The Design
Through different interactive features, we have been able to capture Madison from state street to Bucky Badger himself. Each of these pieces was designed using a CAD software and brought to life from laser cutting, 3D printing, painting, and more!
