SOLAR POWERED RACER

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SOLAR POWERED RACER

• SPRING 2004
• Team UC2

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Team Members

• Ruth Arispe
• Jose Cruz
• Ruben Terrazas
• Chris Heisey
• Matt Swavely
• Adam Brandt
• Corey Notarangelo
• Mitch Deike
• ( Last minute savior STEVE HENDERSON)

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Initial Design

• Optimize performance
• Minimize weight
• Maximize speed/endurance
• Attractive design
• Other systems

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Initial Design 1
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Initial Design 2
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Characteristics

• Motor

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Characteristics

• Steering

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Proposed Circuit

• Alternating Capacitors
• Charging Discharging mechanism
• Automatic Switching

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Final Circuit

• Solar Panel connected in parallel with battery
  directly to motor.

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Technical Specs

• Wooden Frame Truss design
• Anti-friction systems
• Simple systems
• Control circuit
• Comfortable design - ergonomics

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Budget

• Wood 50
• Go kart kit 100
• Motor 85
• Chain, Bearing mount, etc. 100
• TOTAL COST 335

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Final Product

• 2x2 wood frame to support solar panels
• Go Kart frame for base.
• Chain Drive using geared motor.
• Project resurrected by Steve Henderson at the
  last hour.

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Final Product
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Final Product Chain Drive
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Race Day!