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Latest revision as of 18:38, 14 May 2018

TODO[edit]

Will Luttge’s vehicle[edit]

  • Throttle Control (Human Interface)
  • Circuit to PWM with controllable duty cycle at 12v and 22khz
  • solder/crimp single 1/4in panduit blade female to each 8-gauge wire of these lengths:
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Length Quantity Color
26" 4 red
26" 4 black
20" 4 red
20" 4 black
14" 4 red
14" 4 black
8" 4 red
8" 4 black

Vehicle Requirements[edit]

Team[edit]

  • No upper limit on members for a team.

Budget[edit]

  • $500 (need receipts).
  • Does not include power wheels itself or safety equipment (brakes are included).

Wheels[edit]

  • Third party okay. No performance go-kart wheels.

Body[edit]

  • “Majority of original body functionally intact.”

Driver[edit]

  • Single seated in-vehicle adult driver. (No RC)

Power[edit]

  • No lead acid but “sealed maintenance free” permitted.
  • Suggested to use sealed Gel-cell or AGM.
  • Cheapest 12V battery on a per amp hour basis found: 9AH

Motor[edit]

  • Must be electric.
  • “May not generate own power.”
  • Can be 12v-36v. (Will be tested)

Dimensions[edit]

  • 7in x 40in wide with no height restriction.

Safety[edit]

  • Must have kill switch system.
  • DOT (Dept. of Transportation) approved helmet.
  • Jeans.
  • Close-toed footwear.
  • Mechanic or racing gloves.
  • Safety glasses.