Updates from the Mechanical Team
Aero shell mold design
We finished the design of our aero shell molds. They CAD files will be sent to the manufacturer this week and the molds should arrive in around four weeks
Aero shell plan B
In case we can’t finish making aero shell using wet carbon fiber layup in time for FSGP, plan B of aero shell building was completed. This method would utilize PVC shell with carbon fiber reinforced ultraboard ribs.
New member projects
New NUsolar mechanical team members have been learning how to do composites from our composites lead. On Saturday, they started working on their first independent panels.
Electrical Team
Rolling Chassis
The electrical team have been conducting further motor testing and setting up the chassis for testing. They have mounted Lead Acid batteries and motor controllers to the frame as well as set up the pedals.
New member projects
Some of the new Electrical team members have been working on SC7s new driver dashboard. It might not show the readings yet, but the colors are cool!
Business Team
Cats Give Back
In preparations for Cats Give Back on November 28th, the business team have made a new team video. You can see a sneak peek to the right and stay tuned for the full video.
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