Infento Vehicles
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Location: San Diego Mesa College - 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Time: 8am to 3:30pm
A mechanical engineering course where students follow industry procedures to design, build, and race Infento Formula-style vehicles, RC cars, and rideable mechanical motor vehicles.
In Infento Formula Car Race, students are immersed in mechanical engineering principles and professional build procedures modeled after real-world automotive and motorsport industries. Working in structured engineering teams, students design, assemble, and test Infento Formula-style race cars, RC vehicles, and a rideable mechanical motor vehicle, applying concepts such as force, motion, gearing, torque, and structural integrity. Emphasizing safety, documentation, and iterative testing, students follow industry-standard workflows from blueprint to performance testing. The course culminates in racing and performance evaluations, reinforcing how engineers optimize designs for speed, control, and reliability.
Students Can Use These Skills For:
- Understanding how mechanical systems function in vehicles
- Applying engineering concepts used in the automotive and motorsports fields
- Building portfolio-ready mechanical engineering projects
- Preparing for robotics, engineering, and technical career pathways
- Developing teamwork and technical problem-solving skills
Tools Used:
- Infento Modular Engineering Kits
- Motors, Gears, and Drive Systems
- RC Controllers and Electronics
- Mechanical Tools and Safety Equipment
- Engineering Documentation & Testing Frameworks
Students Will:
- Follow industry-style procedures to build mechanical vehicles
- Design and assemble an Infento Formula-style race car
- Build and test an RC car using mechanical drive systems
- Construct and safely operate a rideable mechanical motor vehicle
- Race, test, and refine vehicles based on performance data
Pathway:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Motorsports Technology
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