Solar Car: Braking System
The goal of UCI Solar Car is to build a solar car to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) to qualify for the American Solar Challenge (ASC). This will be our first time competing in the competition, and we plan to do so with a 3-wheel car. Our role in the brakes team is to complete the front and rear braking systems, and design and manufacture the steering wheel to be integrated with the rest of the subsystems for the car.
Background
The solar car race has an emphasis on reliability and endurance over speed. The FSGP is a three day track event held annually, where qualification is determined by the number of laps. The ASC which is held every other year, is also multi-day, taking place on the public road on a route that is about 1,500-2,000 miles, which exposes the car to various driving and weather conditions.
Goal and Objectives
- Preliminary Design (Nov 15)
- Design mounting solution for two calipers onto one rotor in the rear
- Complete and test the parking brake system, and front and rear brakes
- Create and manufacture the mechanical and electrical design of the steering wheel
- Design the brake pedal switch for the rear lights
- Have prototypes/testing plans around end of quarter (Dec 13)
Team Contacts
Daniela Campuzano [Human Interface Lead]: dycampuz@uci.edu
Aaron Jin: ahjin1@uci.edu
Cassidy Lau: cllau1@uci.edu
Ethan Pham: ethanp4@uci.edu
Annie Vu: anniedv1@uci.edu
Sponsor/Advisor
John McCarthy: jmmccart@uci.edu