Origami Truck

We have learned to make a simple circuit two weeks ago thanks to the New Media New Forms workshop and Darren's help. The materials we used were copper tape and or a circuit pen (circuit writer). we also needed a watch battery, an LED light, a switch, and a tiny motor. I was really amazed that the combination of these materials could be used to make an origami penguin vibrate. I decided to see what other paper constructed things I could make move. Then inspiration struck and thought why not a car. I then took to the inter webs and  looked up 3-dimensional origami cars. I found a really nice video explaining how to make a truck and followed the person's design. That was the tough part. I then used the tiny motor and battery to make a simple circuit on the bottom of the car, but alas my efforts were in vain the circuit did not work for what ever reason. I waited till monday and Sean suggested using a different motor and to possibly print an axel with the 3-d printer. I did not take that part due to the fact no one created the axel I thought I needed. Sean then showed me various motors and parts in the Lab to which i found interlocking parts to a solar powered car. The motor still needed a battery source, one bigger than the watch battery, but that was it. the motor worked and made the car move. The wheels were a little tricky because the order in which you have the wheels helps the car move. Anyway here are the results of my labor and creative idea. The truck still needs to be unplugged manually but works. It is still a simple circuit in a manner of speaking too.