Difference between revisions of "Power Racing"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m (2 revisions imported) |
(No difference)
|
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:
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.