General questions (system overview, manufacturing, tasks etc.)
Job hunting
ECE stuff/electrical hardware theory
Killer robots
The hardware team at Midnight Sun is responsible for all of the electrical systems that drive and control our vehicle. This includes the design, manufacturing and assembly of our Power train, Battery Management System, Solar management and Driver controls PCBs and interconnects.
Importantand much more summarized under Hardware Project Overview [MSXIV]
Upcoming Sessions/Meetings
Upcoming 101 | Saturday January 8th @ 1:30TBA |
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Weekly Meetings | Standup: Weekly on Wednesdays at 9:00pm |
Term Projects
Research
Optimizing our solar array layout
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Validation + Assembly |
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Your Fall 2022 Leads
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Nita - Advisor (Former Technical Lead)Nita E
About Me
Hi, I’m Nita and I have been on the hardware team since January of 2019. I just finished ECE 4A. I somehow became a lead by sticking around long enough and not breaking too much stuff, so that’s pretty cool.
I have worked on charger interface, power select, and all of the lights boards for MSXIV since joining.
I look forward to meeting all of you this term!
Talk to Me About
Vehicle Harness | Planning + manufacturing of the vehicle harness |
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PVDR/VDR | Comprehensive design report including technical documents of the electrical system |
Your Fall 2023 Leads
Alastair - Technical Lead Alastair Correya
Hey everyone! I’m Alastair and I’m currently in 2B 3B of Computer Engineering. I’ve been a part of Midnight Sun since September 2020 and can certainly say it’s been a rewarding experience since then. I hope to meet a bunch of y’all online as well as on-campus for a bunch of onsite work (or just randomly for fun)
Talk to Me About
Any questions you have about the car
Any crazy idea you might have! I would love to learn more
Sports
Pop music
How The Office gets funnier each time you watch it
Forest - Technical Lead
Lucy He Hi everyone! I’m Lucy and I am currently in 2A Electrical Engineering. I’ve joined Midnight Sun since September 2020. I am not super knowledgeable/experienced but I try my best to contribute to the team:) I’ve previously worked on power consumption evaluation and the electrical mockup connections spreadsheet, and I’m currently working on solar. Look forward to working with you all!Forest Zhou
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Talk to Me About
Anything and I’ll try my best to help:)
Odi - Technical Lead Odianosen Okojie
Hey everyone! My name is Odianosen but most people call me Odi. I’m currently in my 3A term of Mechatronics Engineering and I’ve been on the team since September 2020.
I’ve learnt so much since then but I still feel like there’s so much I don’t know yet. I’ve worked on the Controller Testing Board and I am currently working on the next version of the UV Cutoff Board.
Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!
Talk to Me About
Electrical theory (looking to learn too)
Projects you’re working on
Co-op struggles
Anything!
Ricky - Technical Lead Ricky H
Hey! I’m Ricky. I recently finished my 2B term for Electrical Engineering and am currently on my 4th co-op term. I’ve been a part of the Midnight Sun hardware team since September 2019.
Previously, I worked on the BMS carrier board and currently I am responsible with the MCI/Pre-charge board.
Hope to meet you all soon!
Talk to Me About
Any problems you’re facing with your task
Rap and R&B music
Basketball
Honestly… anything really
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Tanish - Technical Lead & Hardware PM
Hey everyone, I’m Tanish and I’m a 3A mechatronics engineering student. I’ve worked on the UV cut-off board, lights, and a bunch of other boards. I’ve been on the team since May 2020.
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy being on the team. I look forwards to working with all of you.
Talk to Me About
Whatever you want, I’m a good listenerhere is one of my evil birds
Nita - Advisor (Former Technical Lead)Nita E
About Me
Hi, I’m Nita and I have been on the hardware team since January of 2019. I just graduated ECE this past year. I somehow became a lead by sticking around long enough and not breaking too much stuff, so that’s pretty cool.
I have worked on charger interface, power select, and all of the lights boards for MSXIV since joining.
I look forward to meeting all of you this term!
Talk to Me About
General questions (system overview, manufacturing, tasks etc.)
Job hunting
ECE stuff/electrical hardware theory
Killer robots
Balkan Brass, Melodic Death Metal, or Synthwave
Skills to Thrive on the Subteam
Eagerness to learn
Willingness to learn/being persistent → hardware is a learning curve but overcoming it is rewarding
Time management - working on a design team and school is always a balancing act
Interest in electrical systems and manufacturing
Helpful links
JIRA board:
Jira (Project Tracking): https://uwmidsun.atlassian.net/jira/software/projects/MSXVHW/boards/26
A365 server:
https://university-of-waterloo-solar-car-team.365.altium.com/Project Summary/Related Link: Hardware Project Overview [MSXV]