1. Designing a Better Design Class Electric Vehicle Design at MIT

2. About Me MIT 2011, M.E. Shop Instructor, design mentor MITERS BattleBots Silly EVs

3. The Problem with Design Classes Intro: Kitted, procedural, process emphasis – One size doesn’t fit all; lack of engagement Senior: Open-ended, high expectations What about the middle? – Fabrication, manufacturing – Selection of components – Procurement, timeline mgmt. No singular class to intro. and exercise practical concepts

4. The Inspiration MIT student making scene – MITERS club Peer learning Cross-pollination Open environment

5. The Goal Known challenge – Open-ended path Build skills early – Fabrication and hardware Spec out own parts – Live with bad decisions – Account for timeline Drive it and Fix it – Next level of engagement

9. Parts & Vendors E-bike & scooter; R/C model ; surplus industrial; robotics; medical mobility

10. Staging Area Chicane turn is 1.5 parking spaces wide Battery charging area (Newly constructed; picture is outdated)

11. Q & A Video Demo (time permitting) Downloadable class material set at http://tinyurl.com/sillygokarts