Aero:
Updates:
Collab with structures on first ballast box panel
Floor test pieces with 2 & 3 layers of core materials came out good
Unlikely to support weight with current configuration based on our qualitative analysis
Still in the process of ordering carbon fiber from ACP… they are annoying
Need to order more breather material, release film, vacuum tape, and large plexiglass sheet for layup
Next Steps:
Paneling the aeroshell
Do more test pieces for the floor possibly using carbon fiber
Adjust the fastening method for the floor onto the chassis
Get amounts of each material to order
Work with structures this week to complete a large layup
Business:
Updates:
Shoutout to Jai Saxena for finding a grant opportunity w/ the Society for Science and helping me write the application!
Doing our taxes with the gang this Thursday
Member spotlight on Cody Johnston going out this week
High Voltage blogpost also going out this week
Society for Science Grant hopefully will give some last minute cash before FSGP
Next Steps:
Finish Society for Science Grant before March 5
Help Aero try to get a discount from Fiberglast
Let the vlogging begin (engineers be prepared)
High Voltage:
Updates:
J1772 female connector is missing. If anyone sees something like this in the shop please let me know
Next Steps:
Find connector
Finish BMS connectors
Connect input and output to ELCON
Low Voltage:
Updates:
Shoutout to Max Weiser for the work they Have been doing with sys arch and getting the car computer ready
Next Steps:
Solar cell encapsulation test mold
Testing lighting system
Testing new 12V battery
MPPT schematic and Re-design
Structures:
Updates:
First large-scale composite created (Ballast Box)! Thank you Aero!
Seat Belt mounting points drilled + hardware secured
Buck Converter & 12V Mounts fabricated
Next Steps:
Create first HUGE-scale composite for battery box side
Else, cutting and creating a ton of composites for Ballast, Firewall, Batteries, etc.
Once 12V comes in, thanks Connor Wayman, securing 12V & BUCK to mounts
Work with Aero/VD to ensure the floor is load-bearing.
Vehicle Dynamics:
Updates:
Brakes are powered and are awesome!
Lines are mounted!
Accelerator is mounted! (shout-out Nathan Hambleton!)
Next Steps:
New stronger steering column w/ steering wheel mount
RMS loop!
Drivetrain rebuild (shout-out to Jose and his motor mount)
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