Wind-powered vehicles are a fun way to learn how wind energy can be converted into mechanical motion. In this project, we build a simple wind-powered jeep model using a wooden kit, a motor, wheels, and a propeller. It’s a great hands-on activity for students, classrooms, science fairs, or anyone who enjoys DIY STEM builds.
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| Wind-Powered Jeep |
Parts Included in the Kit
Before starting, lay everything out on a table and check the kit contents:
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| Insert Board No. 2 into Board No. 1 to form one side frame. |
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Wooden boards No. 1 to No. 7 (stacked together in a sheet)
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4 wheels
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2 metal axles
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DC motor
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Battery box
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Propeller (fan blade)
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Screws and accessories
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Double-sided tape
✅ Tip: Carefully push out all wooden boards (1–7) from the stack first. This makes the assembly faster and prevents cracking while building.
Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions
Step 1 — Build the First & Second Side Frame
Insert Board No. 2 into Board No. 1 to form one side frame.
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| Connect Board 2 into Board 1. |
Step 3 — Attach Side Frames to the Base
Attach the assembled Boards No. 1 and No. 2 onto Board No. 3 (the base board).
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| Lock the side frames onto Board 3. |
Step 4 — Battery Box + Rear Supports
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Thread the battery box wires through the small holes in Board No. 3.
Pass the wires through the holes neatly. Attach Boards No. 4 and No. 5 to the rear of Board No. 3.
Build the rear support frame. Fix the battery box in place using double-sided tape.
Tape the battery box so it won’t move.
Step 5 — Add Board 6 + Connect Wires
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Attach Board No. 6 onto Boards No. 4 and No. 5.
Lock the top board into the rear frame. Connect the motor wires:
Black wire goes to the right motor terminal. -
Black wire → right side of the motor.
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Red wire → left side of the motor.
Step 6 — Motor, Propeller, and Axles
Insert the two metal axles through the holes in Board No. 1.
Slide axles through to prepare for wheels. Attach the motor to the rear of Board No. 3.
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Insert the propeller onto the motor shaft.
Push the propeller onto the motor shaft. -
Use double-sided tape to secure the motor firmly (so it doesn’t shift while running).
Tape the motor to keep it stable.
Step 7 — Wheels + Final Check
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Install the four wheels onto the metal axles.
Push wheels onto each axle end. Check that everything is straight and tight.
Check all parts are tight and aligned.
✅ Assembly complete!
Power Up the Jeep
Now for the fun part:
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Insert 2×AA batteries into the battery box.
Slide down the knife switch to turn it ON. Your jeep is now ready to run!
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Final Thoughts
If you enjoyed this project, consider making more builds like rubber-band cars, solar cars, or balloon-powered racers.
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