SOLAR POWERED RACER

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SOLAR POWERED RACER

• SPRING 2004
• Team Upperclassmen

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Team Members

• Ruth Arispe
• Jose Cruz
• Ruben Terrazas
• Chris Heisey
• Matt Swavely
• Adam Brandt
• Corey Notarangelo
• Mitch Deike

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Initial Considerations

• Optimize performance
• Minimize weight
• Maximize speed/endurance
• Attractive design
• Other systems

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Design
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Characteristics

• Motor

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Characteristics

• Steering

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Proposed Circuit

• Alternating Capacitors
• Charging Discharging mechanism
• Automatic Switching

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Technical Specs

• Wooden Frame Truss design
• Anti-friction systems
• Simple systems
• Control circuit
• Comfortable design - ergonomics

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Estimated Cost

• Wood 50
• Steering 50
• Motor 100
• Wheels 50
• Anti-friction devices 50
• Others 100
• TOTAL ESTIMATED COST 400

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Project Management