1. UNH FSAE Electronics
Jeff Cahill

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

3. 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

4. Goals Data Acquisition Custom Dashboard Pneumatic Shifting
General Wiring
Tuning Modifications

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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