MINI BAJA

Mini Baja goals Modular suspension

Concept Analysis Rebuild of rear frame

Automated transmission Air shifting system Implementation of electronics

Modular suspension Bolt on hoop design Symmetric about the center of car Installation in less then 20 min

Analysis on suspension Deflection testing Finite element analysis Bolt selection

Frame changes Narrow the frame to account for added

hoops Add brake to

center shaft

Create space for air components

Air shifting system Air compressor

CFM Battery

Air tank Size Weight

Cylinders Shifting Clutch

T.C.M. – “daughter board” Sensor Signal Preparation User Input Recognition Output Signal Conditioning Upgrade Ready

Design

Circuit boards provided by PCB Fab Express

Modern Device’s Arduino CloneSelf-Contained Microcontroller Main Board

C++ Derived Programming Code10 bit Analog to Digital Converter14 Digital Input / Output Pins6 Analog Input pins

Conclusion

Conclusion continued Suspension operated as expected Air components shifted transmission in

manual testing Electronics had errors and failed upon

initial testing Causes of failure are:

Electro-Static Discharge Unforeseen components needed

QUESTIONS

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