FSAE Telemetry Team WiTel: Alex Pfarr, Emily Peterman, Lonny Cooper & Clint Young seniordesign.engr.uidaho.edu/2005_2006/witel/index.html

Project Needs Logs Data from Sensors on the Vehicle Communicates from the Vehicle to Laptop Base Station During Racing Provides an Interface for Users to Easily Extract Performance Data A Self-Contained, Reliable System

Current Hardware –Race Technology DL1 –MaxStream 900MHz Data Modems –Sensors Wheel Speed Steering Angle Brake Pressure GPS Unit

Current Software Interface

Hardware to Software Transmit Data Collect Data Interpret Data

Data Acquisition Options Option 1 –Ground-up Data Logger Option 2 –Si-Gate VDL-1000 Option 3 –Race Technology DL1

Option 1: Ground- Up Data Logger Pros: –Can be customized to fit the team’s needs –University of Idaho product

Option 1: Ground- Up Data Logger Cons: –High level of technical difficulty –Expensive –Not a proven system –No after-race software solution

Option 2: Si-Gate VDL-1000 Pros: –System will work on arrival –Can purchase telemetry options GMS, Bluetooth or WiFi –Support for USB 1.1 and J1939

Option 2: Si-Gate VDL-1000 Cons: –GPS extra –Accelerometers extra –Weak post-race software

Option 3: Race Technology DL1 Pros: –Previously purchased –Proven to work –Strong Post-race Software

Option 3: Race Technology DL1 Cons: –Needs to be repaired –Tech-support based in England

Expandability: Wireless Video Camera Data Modem Upgrade NOT Necessary Transmits up to 500m

Expandability: MoTeC Telemetry Aerocomm Radios Add to MoTeC for 2- Way Communication Allow Monitoring of Wideband Lambda

Summary of Products Option 1Option 2Option 3 Ground-Up Data Logger Si-Gate VDL-1000 Race Technology DL1 System Expenses (Rabbit 3000, GPS, PCB, & Others) $950 (New Data Logger & Accelerometers) $1,315 (DL1 Repairs) $50 Camera Option$250 Motec Radio Option$225 Wideband Lambda$500 Total$1,925$2,290$1,025

Timeline December 2005 –Order All Necessary New Parts –Complete Final Proposal January 2006-February 2006 –Build Product –Bench Test March 2006 –Install Product on Car –Support Vehicle Testing April 2006 –Testing Completed –Complete Technical Paper –Complete Instruction Manual –Show System at Design EXPO