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  • Custom motor machined by former UofMichigan Solar team alumni/graduate students, proven to be very reliable and used since 2014.

  • Motor Controller : WS22, so same as us, has a nice mount with water-proofing in mind, but wants to do it better(see photos).

  • Looks like Maxeon Sunpower cells

  • Use X Photon 3 MPPTs, but want to eventually try custom, company went kapok

  • Telemetry lolTelemetry isn’t anything too special, using Wi-Fi currently but range limited, wants to try something with Cellular

  • PCS is Vicor DCM, but they’re having issues and want to go Custom

  • Harnessing/Connectors : Zip Ties, sleeving on cables, clearly defined routing channel area to look clean. Look into Phoenix Connectors and Deutsche connectors for robustness for CAN lines.

  • STM32F429 is their main MCU

  • General Architecture and Board Config : BMS Board(Carrier/AFE/Current Sensing/MCI/PCS/Contactor and recharge integrated), Main STM32 Computing central hub, mounted in front.

  • Steering stalk/center console is a board inside steering wheel(see pictures), uses buttons and display and automotive standard connectors.(See photos)

  • BMS is similar to us, LTC6811 but everything is on one large board

  • Steering stalk has a separate mechanical and electrical disconnect(see photos)

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