Progress Report Presentation

Industrial

Corey SoudersRyan LubackAldreya Acosta1Mechanical

Tomas BacciStephen KempinskiGeorge Nimick Sam RisbergElectrical

Danny CovyeauScott HillTeam: ME 21/ECE 31/19/12Formula ElectricProgress Report PresentationScope2The scope of the Electric Formula Racer project is to design and build a fully functional SAE Competition Vehicle powered by an electric motor and suitable for the non-professional autocross competitor.Main componentsChassis (3D model and build)Drivetrain (rear differential, motor, etc.)Suspension (hubs, springs, brakes, control arms, etc.)Components from previous Hybrid Car3Electric MotorLSDAxlesHub bearingsBraking components

New Chassis4

Completed 3-dimensional modelConstruction underwayJigs assembled to ensureaccuracy to model

Communication with mechanical scrutineersDisassembly of old carDrivetrain5Motor Selection Agni Electric MotorDynamometer TestingBatteriesLithium Polymer3.7V, 5Ah, 20C72V, 120 batteries6 parallel sets, replicated 20 times in seriesMotor Controller1:4.5 Gear ratioChain-drivenTorsen Limited-Slip Differential

Suspension6FVSAEstablish parametersRoll CenterInstant centerSVSAAnti feature Calculations23% AD

Suspension7ADAMS-CARSimulationMeasure suspension characteristic changes with wheel displacement

New springsReduced stiffness

Approach8Exceed minimum requirements with available budgetCompetition and performanceDivide responsibilities based on individual strengthsMeasure twice and cut onceDesign and model components to ensure fitmentCompare to rule restrictionsFunding Status9Contributions:Mechanical Dept. - $2000Electrical Dept. - $1000Industrial Dept. - $1500Deans Office - $2500Cummins (recently) - $2000Created Sponsorship PacketDistributed to over 50 companies

Schedule for Near Future10Build Majority of ChassisComplete Suspension designFinalize material selection to make the mold for the bodyPlace additional orders

Summary11Chassis construction is underwayOn schedule to meet deadlinesDesigns nearly complete on all major componentsVisit us on the Web!http://eng.fsu.edu/me/senior_design/2012/team21/index.htmlCheck out the website for updated pictures and documents.12