Basic Electric Vehicle Information
The carbon frame vehicle provides an option for light weight vehicle. The design is using 3 wheels which is simple but requires balancing. The estimated cost of this kit is from $60 to $90 (USD) depending on parts selected. The carbon frame vehicle has more options for width depending on which 3D printed parts are used. The are different size wheel diameters that can be used. Modifications are recommended to acheive the best preformance. The vehicle shown is a starting point.
Modifications may be required to match this year's rules
Note: Vehicle length will be determined by the length of the Carbon Fiber rods. This is determined by the team to match the current event's rules and to provide the best preformance.
3D Model Files
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Possible Improvements:
- Using a motor with a smaller gear ratio. Higher RPM motors will allow the vehicle to travel faster. The gear motor above is the same model as used on the Robot vehicles.
- Larger diameter wheel on the motor. This will increase the vehicle's speed.
Example Ardunio Program
This program is an example program that requires improvements. Which is the responsiblity of the students to improve this program. This is NOT a complete program. Hint: The deceleration code is not good. The faster the vehicle moves. The more distance error this program will have.
Download Version 1.0The program is using the acceleration / deceleration curve shown below. There are improvement that should be made to the program for how this works.
