mousetrap cars and vehicles

A speed and distance combo racer
Little Moe is a small, lightweight mouse trap powered racer that is designed to be a top contender in all combination contest where contestants are scored on both speed and distance. Little Moe is designed to maximize the mousetrap's energy output over a 75% greater travel distance while reducing the overall loss of energy from friction and increasing the efficiency. Little Moe can be assembled in less than 30 minutes and will travel from 15-30 meters for most first time builders.

Size : length = 13 inches, width = 6 inches, lever arm = 6 inches.

Watch Little Moe go 34 meters: Click here to see the video



Designed for success
Just one of Little Moe's secrets is use of lightweight low inertia DVD-Layers instead of full sized CDs for wheels. DVD Layers have half the thickness and half the rotational inertia of a normal CD and during the release of energy from the mousetrap less energy gets stored within the rotation of the wheels and more energy goes into the forward displacement of the car.

Includes the following: 10 x pre-drilled balsa wood frame sets, 10 x DVD wheels axle sets, DVD/CD spacers, brass axle tubing, brass lever arm, Victor mousetrap, thrust bearings, axle hook, step-by-step plans,and kevlar string. (bulk packs must be sorted by the instructor - kits are not individually packed)



Easy to build mousetrap racer
As with all our top vehicle kits, Little Moe includes our "easy-to-wind" and "snag-free " string release system that will not tangle or snag for increased performance, a technique developed exclusively by Doc Fizzix. The Little Moe comes ready to assemble with a pre-cut and drilled frame and includes a top-secret construction guide that is filled with tons of performance tips developed over the years by the pros.

Tools needed: glue, needle-nose-pliers.