2013-2014 UNH FSAE Electronics Jeff Cahill

Competition International FSAE competition is at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan on May 14- 17 Track events include skid pad, acceleration, autocross, and endurance Must pass technical inspection and adhere to the 2014 FSAE Rulebook Comprised of teams from all over the world

Overall Design Team is 6 subgroups (Powertrain, Aerodynamics, Suspension, Controls, Frame, and Electronics) and 15 members Each subgroup aims to implement improvements to last year’s vehicle Tools used for design include Solidworks, Multisim, Arduino Environment, Aero Software among others

Goals Data Acquisition Custom Dashboard Pneumatic Shifting General Wiring Tuning Modifications

Data Aquisition Vehicle Engine Management System (VEMS) to output data serially with AIM Protocol Numerous sensors to log speeds, ratios, pressures, positions, temperatures etc. Realtime plots of aquired data Data collected could be used for this years vehicle and future ones to compare and optimize statistics VEMS AIM Protocol

Custom dashboard Speedometer, Tachometer, Gear Position Indicator Dashboard will increase driver awareness on the track Likely done digitally using data from VEMS and a microcontroller

Electronic shifting Use pneumatics instead of a cable or motor Shift using electronic signal in paddle or button shifters Prototype is already completed Issues include storing enough air under pressure and sensing the correct gear for the dashboard display

General wiring and tuning modifications Wiring of sensors to interact with the VEMS VEMS tuning to increase shift speed and possibly increase efficiency, shift cut General wiring such as brake light, fusing, grounding to ensure safety, functionality, and adherence to competition rules