Week 7 Update

10/4/2018


  • Team consulted the track team for dimensions
  • cleared up objectives we need to finish before semester ends
  • Had a FEA learning session as a team
  • Began FEA procedure on guide arm assembly.
  • Went over ideas for Rapid prototyping for emergency braking system


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  1. UnknownOctober 8, 2018 at 2:27 PM

    Full Scale Drive Train Team:

    Please post your dimensions and other specifications here. What were the objectives you needed to finish before Fall 2018 semester is over?

    What are your initial FEA results, and what do they mean?

    What were your ideas for rapid prototyping an E-brake system?

    Please be more detailed with your blog posts. This is not enough.

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  2. UnknownOctober 8, 2018 at 2:29 PM

    What is your progress from last week? Where are you at in your designs?

    Designing articulating axles of the bogie.
    Designing spring loaded guide arm
    Designing emergency braking system.
    Providing mounting points for the hub motor axles to motor team.

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