Overview
Welcome to the controls team! Building the car is only half the battle. The drivers perform the other half at the competition. In order to compete the driver must be aware of and control several systems on the car. We design the pedals, steering, and cockpit to bring the most out of the drivers and car while still remaining safe. In addition to the traditional engineering design process our team members will be exposed to several race engineering topics. Below we have provided several resources to get you started on driver control systems.
Pedals & Brakes
This team focuses on being able to control the acceleration of the car. Whether your putting the pedal to the metal or slamming on the brakes we'll make sure its both an enjoyable and safe ride. Through this team you will learn vehicle dynamics, heat transfer, and basic automotive maintenance.
Driver Ergonomics
This team focuses on ensuring the driver is comfortable, aware, and can control the direction of the car. From determining the seat position to the information on the display to designing the steering system we ensure the driver has complete control. Through this team you will learn a variety of skills ranging from vehicle dynamics and composite manufacturing to basic kinesthetics and more.
Resources
Papers about Control Systems
MIT Brake Report
IOP Brake Report
IJERT Steering Report
Washington Steering Report