RC-AirBoat
Students design, 3D print, and assemble a remote-controlled airboat, learning about propulsion, electronics, buoyancy, and real-world watercraft design through hands-on engineering.
- High School
In this dynamic STEAM project, students dive into the world of marine engineering and remote-control systems by building a 3D-printed airboat powered by a rear-mounted fan and remote-control unit. The project explores key scientific concepts such as buoyancy, propulsion, drag, air thrust, and electrical systems.
Students design the boat hull and fan housing using CAD software, then 3D print the components using durable, water-resistant filament (Or using normal Filament, then applying a protective resin layer). Using ProjoTech’s special kit (FanFloat), students integrate a brushless motor, propeller, re-chargeable battery pack, receiver, and controller into the design, following a logical and safe assembly process. Once built, they test the boat in water and refine its performance by adjusting balance and hull design.
This project blends mechanical design, 3D printing, electronics, and remote-control technology, giving students a powerful, hands-on understanding of how airboats work. It fosters creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills while offering a fun, real-world challenge that students will proudly showcase.
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- Detailed Project Plan following the Engineering Design Cycle for a high school.
- Assessment Criteria for each stage with level descriptors.
- Aligned with American Standards and practices (NGSS, CCSS, & ISTE).
- FanFloat kit with Instructional video.
- Access to the Basic ProjoTech App on any web browser.
- Digital Resources and worksheets are allocated to different tasks.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide.
- Supporting documents: 3D model of the airboat parts.
- List of required tools and devices in the school.
- Optional Skills & Standards Achievement features.
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