Greenpower IET Formula Goblin

What is Greenpower IET Formula Goblin?

The IET Formula Goblin project aims to inspire children ages 9 – 11 years old to take an interest in engineering in a fun and innovative way. The project is for children to build their very own functioning and drivable electric car.

The kit comes flat packed with step by step instruction guiding the team through the build in an easy to understand manner. The build introduces children to basic mechanics and on completion they can use it at one or many of our events around the country!

The build can be integrated in to the curriculum to highlight key areas such as friction, electricity, materials, maths and design technology – whilst being a fun and hands on activity for children to be a part of. The project also encourages parental participation during clubs and event days and many schools are able to gain support from local businesses both practically and financially to help the project in their school or group.

Aims

This is a new initiative to create links between The Patrick Engineering Centre (PEC) and Oundle CE Primary School. The intention is to have a group of eight pupils from Oundle Primary utilise the PEC from 4.00—5.00pm on a Thursday each week to design, develop and race an electric vehicle. The build of such a vehicle would allow young people outside of Oundle School to experience the inspiring Patrick Engineering Centre and learn news concepts and skills that will help in their scientific and practical development.

We would like to utilise our Design Engineering scholars and our Arkwright Scholars in this program to inspire those they work with about what Design, Engineering and Technology and its wider impact is all about.

What goes into a Greenpower Goblin vehicle
 A 24v electric motor with 2 x 12v 35Ah batteries
 Drive System - single speed toothed belt
 body shell
 Braking system
 Steering system
 Impact protection