2024/05/08
Agenda Items
remaining ASC deliverables
registration docs (final yellow…)
technical docs
build review
vehicle completion - what’s left?
critical path?
target date?
race logistics*
personnel shortage?
sufficient qualifications (safety, etc.)
funding/subsidies
*may not cover in meeting
2024/04/06
Announcements
SDC Driver/Trailer Training
If you need classroom/trailer training and WON’T be in Waterloo, message Yanshen Zhou to schedule training with Graeme
Sub-team Updates
MECH
Aero:
One liner: Integrate the housings into the aerobody for all cuts, finish off aero-chassis integration, finish off bodywork with E3, send for wrapping
We are back in the sanding room! This week all remaining cuts into the aerobody will be made
Matt did Les update you on wheel cover update
Jaiden did some sanding this past week, we will continue with that until Brian can takeover
I will ask Brian if we are still good for end of May bodywork
Any update on canopy tilting/roof tilting so that roof and windshield can be finalized?
Ordering acrylic for all covers, gasket for wheel wells
Interiors:
seat tubes and tabs +steering column mount welded this week.
lanyard mounts water jet and welded, ready for testing
canpoy and roof tilt, steering wheel parts still in waterjet cue?
may need to order some tubes for roof tilt from mcmaster carr (confirm with Aidan Donen)
Pedal placement + panel updated, to be finalized and sent out next week.
Design review for propping mechanism to be done early next week Jason Chen
Latching sticker plate drawings progressing.
Bat:
One liner: finish modules, attach 3d printed parts to box after validation, and do full pack test
Module wiring is done, now just need to attach top and bottom plate to all of them
Validating prints for enclosure, made some changes that we want to check on Saturday work session. Once prints are validated, they’ll be attached
After above two items are done, full pack testing
Modules should be finish-able by Saturday (April 6), validating prints may take longer and might have to be done after exams are finished
Jason (coop) has all the CAD for the box removal method done, he can do the manufacturing during exams
Dyn:
last fsu part being made rn, front wheels on the car Sunday unless another hiccup comes up
custom brake pedal is coming along, last dependency until assembly is mcmaster carr order
RSU has started machining
Still waiting until sir hanley says i can start making steering
Next Term: Jonathan, Winters, Richard + Mech coop will be running all tests required before scuntineering (figure 8, testing shocks bounciness, and misc tuning already researched over this term)
ELEC
One liner: Bug fixes, system-level validation, putting it on the car
MCI/Precharge (final item) added to mockup 🥳
Issues with BMS AFE/MCI, re-spins sent out
BUSINESS
Will finalize the race route
Updates from the meeting will allow me to finish up the Sandra Flemming travel grant
Mech has mentioned that they need sponsorship, will talk with members about that
STRATEGY
FSGP:
Data in-house
Working to complete a small strategic dashboard to encapsulate Strategy
Got a member working on a small dashboard for this project to view and visualize our data, live.
Optimization
Still in-progress, unblocked last week
Check-in with battery folks re: battery supplemented data
Discussion
W24 Exam Working Sessions
which sub-teams need to do to stay on track?
S24 Team Personnel
who’s where?
general sub-team readiness for comp
Waterloo | Other | Unconfirmed |
|---|---|---|
2024/03/30
Announcements
Bay Midterm Safety Review
Apr 2 - 5 (we choose timeslot)
SDC Truck Training
classroom sessions happening next week
parking lot sessions week(s) after
need emails of all names of drivers that need training
SDC Vehicles have been booked for comp!
Sub-team Updates
Mech:
Chassis tubes getting cut today
Dynamics assembly monday
Waterjetting to send out monday
Int elec:
Design of MPPT mounts complete, design of motor controller mounts complete by Tuesday.
Design and routing of battery ducts complete, please see "*\MSXV\Development\INT\Ventilation\XV-INT-VENT007- battery box duct assembly.SLDASM" and check for interference with other systems
Battery Box:
Re-wiring voltage taps & thermistors because wires on existing ones were too short
Making small changes to some 3D-Printed parts to make things line up (like shifting hole positions)
Planning to do full-pack test next week
Elec:
Hardware:
Re-spinning AFEs to address hw issues, debug to be complete by early next week with send-out by eow.
New CC, motor switch, canopy light to arrive Tuesday
Firmware:
Additions to mockup:
stalk inputs
turn signals/brake lights implemented
BMS relay sequencer + temperature sensing
Remaining items:
MCI/precharge
Business:
Will go over the overnight stays for the race, to begin calling and booking Monday
Strategy:
FSGP:
Discussing FSGP strategy tuning at stand-up today (still a work in progress)
Route model complete for all four stages (distance approach)
e.g. Stage 1
Ability to conduct our necessary data ingestion processes complete.
Got a member working on a small dashboard for this project to view and visualize our data, live.
Optimization
Check-in today, progress for the week TBD.
ASC
Still working on live infrastructure (in-race, live statistics)
Member summarized (loops, checkpoints etc.
Discussion:
2024/03/23
Announcements
ASC road fee
getting processed monday…
Sub-team Updates
Mech:
Aero:
Did the layup to end gap between tub and roof
Back panel layup
Canopy cutout, needs to be sanded and cleaned
Stencils printed for headlights
This week: headlights, sidelights, back panels connection layup
Bodywork
E3 needs help
we will work on cuts and body work synchronously
Bat:
Battery box panels are all epoxied, had some gasket sealing issues that we decided to fix with tacky tape
Mido re-ran the sims for the cross-bars on ANSYS and they passed (Michael and Adan were also in the call)
Things left to do:
Full pack testing (Owen & Vaibhav)
Validating 3D-printed parts and attaching/installing them to the box (Nicole & Shem)
Some small miscellaneous things like drilling holes into M10 screws for cotter pins & whatnot…
Dyn: Created Last Mile Tracking Board which will be a checklist for week-by-week progress
FSU: Control arms welding this week, machined hubs and clevises so assembly can start this week
RSU: Carsium parts were given to E3 last week
BRK: Rotor material arrived, E3 set to machine caliper mounts, starting pedal manufacturing
STR: Jens completed design updates, waiting on VDR approval… if close to finals i will need to enact HUMMUS
to resubmit VDR this weekend
Int:
steering wheel, canopy tilt, lanyard mounts sent for water jetting, to happen sometime next week
Roof tilt water jet parts to be added to same DXF before water jetting
interior panels final design review to happen next week
Steering coupling to be machined next week
Seat padding covers being selected by Jason
Horn mount design review pending
Chassis rewelds are set for this week, still swamped with FYDP
Elec:
Hardware - Continuing to support FW for mockup
Firmware - BMS, PD, CC, Pedal mockup without AFEs or Current Sense. Debugging current sense, AFE, controller board problems that have come up. Aiming to add steering to mockup once we have another controller board as well
Strategy:
FSGP:
Discussing FSGP proposed strategy at stand-up today (still a work in progress)
Route model complete (distance approach)
Ability to conduct our necessary data ingestion processes complete.
Got a member working on a small dashboard for this project to view and visualize our data, live.
Optimization
Solar irradiance is complete - we have this data for lat, long for a given time.
That was the last “data piece” we were missing for optimization.
ASC
Still working on live infrastructure (in-race, live statistics)
Member summarized (loops, checkpoints etc)
Business:
Currently following up with EngSoc with some questions they had about out team for the proposal - Leads, if you can, please look out for any messages I might send your way
During our business meeting today we’ll be reviewing the race route we’ve created
Sandra Fleming proposal is almost done - just need to finalize the race roster and the budget and it’s good to go
Members are also working on department funding
Discussion:
Aero Body Work - HUMMUS
2024/03/16
Announcements
March Open House
You are invited to participate in this year’s March Open House (MOH), which will be taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10am – 4pm on main campus. This is an event for prospective undergraduate students (i.e., grade 12 and younger) to learn more about the University of Waterloo, and an opportunity for you to share what your team does with them! Each confirmed team will receive a table in the student design centre that they can use to show off any materials that they would like while interacting with guests. This event tends to receive a smaller attendance compared to Fall Open House (if you were at that event), so I recommend 2-3 volunteers per booth so as not to be over-staffed! All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a complimentary lunch.
2024 FOH Design Team Volunteers.xlsx
Sub-team Updates
Mechanical
Matt:
making room in the bay to assemble FSU & steering while aero is still in the bay
RSU and brake mounts have been sent to E3 for machining, metal & fasteners have been ordered
Bad news steering development is on pause due to the latest VDR comments
Next week goal: Set up time with Rob to weld control arms & steering column mounting plate, have the coops machine custom parts for the brake pedal, have FSU on car by weekend
Aero wise: im actually hold up jasmine rn cause ive been needing to update the wheel cover stencil, i finally figured out the clearance needed for steering so I am going to get that sent for CNC monday, i talk with the machinist and try to have it made by end of week so she can cut holes in aero without delaying body work
Jasmine:
roof assembly is basically done, trim and layups happening next week
The windshield fits, luckily we do not have the interference
need canopy tilting mechanism to seal it into place (interiors thing)
I talked to E3, Mak said he’s good for roof and tub for end of month
I also talked to Graeme for sanding room availability, he said it okay, need to check to see concrete leaves after the march 22nd weekend
Adan:
bit of a halt on progress
bearings ordered for roof-tilting
jamie did sims for lanyard mounts
delayed to next week
steering wheel prototype made
steering coupling designed
seat is made!
to add foam padding
Owen:
Pack Build:
there were still 3 modules to charge before HV supply broke
Priority is to build a pack on Monday (can be built without charging all modules to same voltage because connected in series)
Kostubh coming in Sat March 16 to spotweld remaining modules
Enclosure:
Shem and Nicole aim to build up enclosure with all 3D printed parts on Saturday March 16
Electrical
Adel:
Mockup is progressing but not too much of an update this past week
got motor running with MCI and need to add pedal to that system
BMS needed some changes which Aryan made and we’ll be adding it to a mockup probably with CC and PD soon.
Forest:
new board sendout came back (PD, AFE, Carrier)
AFE and Carrier assembled
PD still needs to be assembled
Strategy
Rodrigo:
FSGP planning almost complete, data in-house, flushing out strategy to present to the group, crossing fingers for next week
ASC pre-race is almost there, optimization still work in progress
ASC during-race infra in-place, needs work and adaptation to new strategies
Business
Fatima:
Currently working through the sponsors for the logos (bronze sponsors getting logo as well now)
EngSoc proposal was submitted on Sunday
approved for the WEEF funding (I believe it was for $5000 for the EMS Services)
finishing up with the Sandra Fleming proposal (should be finished by this weekend)
race route was released also planning on continuing to get ahead with that
Discussion
HV Power Supply
one of the transistors blew
couple of capacitors blew as well..
also some solder mask gone…
alternative - HV room
$6500 USD to replace entire power supply
Mech VDR
don’t like steering design…
needs some validation (jens)
more concrete brakes routing concept
CG validation complete - jonathan
lanyard testing last thing needed for VDR
2024/03/02
Announcements/Discussion:
leads getting pushed back to 1 PM next week
WEEF due this Monday
roof tilting
is current system adequate?
Mech
VDR resubmission
goal to submit this monday
Dynamics MASSIVE re-planning
sponsor bailed on us
all of RSU
RSU quote from E3 monday
aero roof
jaiden did body filler on roof already…
cutouts before vs after body filler???
solar array hole cutouts can happen after body filler since not vibrating saw
canopy mechanism discussion to be had (camera in vs out, specific mechanism, etc.)
Elec
finished design for new Revs for BMS carrier, AFE, and PD
sendout this Sunday
mockup testing
fix BMS carrier, SPI issue
steering pedal validated
centre console PD in progress
Strategy
Business
Giving Tuesday proposal sent out
WEEF proposal to finish this weekend
no consumables to be funded (travel costs, uniforms, etc.)
road fee doesn’t qualify
new info regarding ASC checkpoints released!
Categories
E3 machine shop services
5 x 7 extra member fees can be covered…
2024/02/10
Announcements:
second last meeting until March 2
keeping design discussions in channels!
helps to keep remote ppl on track
ASC update
mech pvdr green
solar and battery tech VDR under review
electrical green
mech VDR RED
ASC track fee accepted
first 19 teams to complete ASC docs get designated garage
Mechanical
windshield came back
interference with tubes on chassis…
chassis still needs adjustments
E3 delays…
dynamics machining schedule
chassis rework
body work
Mac wont be available until late-March, early April…
doesn’t affect wheel cover cutout, headlight cutouts
seat work to start
solar array cutout can be done before
roof work can be done separate!!
Carsium finally responded!
parts to be machined this week
suspension can be fully assembled after
parking lever purchased?
Electrical
BMS in progress
fixed last week
current sense issue due to IC hardware issue fixed
MSXV AFEs in progress
send out by end of reading week
mockup assembled by end of next week
Business
Sandra fleming travel grant - in progress
SDC giving tuesday proposal - in progress
friday, feb 23rd due date
WEEF
due ~March 1
ASC/FSGP
20 slots available
more ppl going for FSGP than ASC probably for scrutineering
car wrap + sponsor logos
stanford did car design
stuck logos on after
talk to zack from formula
team race merch
2024/02/03
Announcements:
Summary of SDC Leads Meeting
Commercial Van Training Course
email will be sent out later to schedule
classroom sessions next few months, road sessions in April
Giving Tuesday
$28,000 to be split amongst all design teams
need to write up proposal and SDC will distribute to teams based on need
Sandra Fleming Travel Fund
online application available (due in April)
up to $1000* - maybe more since historically they were low on applicants
Router in workbay
Engineering Computing doesn’t like our midsun wifi 😞
PVDR
elec - green
mech - red
VDR
mech - unreviewed
elec + battery - green
Track Fee
Yanshen Zhou confirm with IEF that they received payment
FILL OUT ASC FORM! Will close tmr
Sub-team Check-ins:
Aero
Ribs connection to tub this weekend
windshields coming back monday
E3 body work
they’re really busy…
meeting with Brian monday
headlights
to meet w forest
idea to minimize headlight area
floor panels getting cnc’d this week
Chassis/Interiors
Welders still haven’t rewelded chassis…
talk to brian on monday
horn placement work being done
mount design
seat mold sent out
steering wheel to start
Canopy hinge
adan
dashboard mounting needs to be done
jason
Roof tilting
Aiden to finish this weekend
pedal placement
samuel
brake pedal
samuel
Dynamics
Ahnaf resimulated mounting bracket
to be remachined
samuel pedal placement
Carsium visit on Tuesday
50 alternate suppliers as backup
control arm jig being machined this week
Guelph machining parts to come back this week
assembly to start soon
steering
call w jens this weekend to lock fasteners
to be entirely waterjet
Battery
module manufacturing in progress
2 to be spotwelded, 2 that haven’t been started
charged 3 so far
aux battery discharge tests
1 done, 2 to go
enclosure
manufacturing to be done Feb 17
panels made, frame powder-coated
Electrical
CB problem
solved
PD - Centre console mockup fw validation completed
fixed Current sense, Carrier issues
to be fw validated
Pedal + Steering are ready for mockup validation
Eric Xue working on board mounts
mockup ‘table’ to be made for easier testing
WE FOUND 5 MPPTS!
looking into selling elmar mppts, old motor controllers, etc.
Eric Xue soldered 6 new controller boards this week
5 work!
Strategy
still working through optimization models with the data we have
Had a scoping session for the FSGP, we think our model will still apply
Solar irradiance is almost ready as a data point
dashboard coming along nicely as well!
Business
added to route plan
department funding work
Sandra Fleming Travel grant proposal to start
to be updated with SDC Leads meeting items
2024/01/27
SDC leads meeting next week
trailer certification
Sandra Fleming travel grant
FILL OUT FORM FOR COMPETITION!
VDR
Elec deadline today!
battery done
solar done
elec in progress
Mech deadline past wednesday
everything done, formatting in progress
PVDR resubmission
couple of comments - dynamics and chassis
Aero:
did battery enclosure layup
next week: ribs for tub
canopy done ready for pickup
body work E3 - Feb 8th
seat mold send out ready
Chassis/Interiors:
giving each co-op a design project
re-spec ballast box latch
chassis re-welding delayed to next week
roof-tilting on hold
Dynamics:
machining has started for clevises
fsu parts should be good to pickup this week
will follow up with MIA sponsor
accelerator pedal to be modified
brake caliper mounts modified
reviewing sims today
Battery:
spotwelded spare module
doing another today
enclosure powder-coated frame returned
HVAC - 3D printed part too big
would interfere w chassis
redesigned
validating board mounts + handles
Elec:
PD fully fw validated
driver controls mockup can start
finish up elec VDR today
AFE issue solved
starting BMS
Strategy:
confirm proof-of-concept today
FSGP optimization model?
in progress
Business:
finished first draft of route to FSGP
SDC leads meeting - sandra fleming travel fund
Department funding to create presentations
2024/01/20
Mech PVDR Re-submission - FINISH THIS WEEKEND!
chassis - done
dynamics - jonathan pushing
VDR
Mech - January 24th (this Wednesday!)
finish most by this weekend
chassis in progress
Elec - January 27th (next Saturday)
solar section finish today
battery in progress
elec in progress
Sub-team Updates:
Aero
material delays
layups pushed back a week
battery to get panels next week
3 ribs layup in progress
tail + floor panel layup cnc
reviewing stencils for aero trimming
wheel covers + headlights
windshield should be back next week!
Chassis/interiors
talked to welders
next wednesday for cutting + rewelding
to remove powder-coating near tabs with wire wheel before then
ballast box material ordered
submitted to E3 for machining
need to tweak design
canopy
windshield in by next week
may be potential interference…
work-arounds cooking
seat mold
reworks made
steering wheel
sheet metal
might be a co-op project
roof tilting
design in progress - aidan
latching design to be made
interior protection
needs to be done
Dynamics
PVDR + VDR grind
clevis' are being waterjetted at e3
to mill holes after
supplier to give back parts in a few weeks
all parts ready for control arms
jigging to start for control arms
most fsu components
begin to do mockup of fsu
fasteners
co-ops working
final decision w jens today
Battery
tested spotwelder in HV room
try to manufacture with new spotwelder today
run discharge tests on modules
aux battery fully manufactured
discharge tests in progress
enclosure
remaking panels on tuesday
VDR to finish tmr
waiting for powder-coated frame from demtool
to combine with panels mid-next week
Hardware
PD just assembled
harnessing in progress
Firmware
AFE firmware debugging
LTC - isospi protocol working now!
continuing to debug
to start verifying PD once hw tested
Pedal also in
to assign to member
wrapping up MCI
finishing up precharge portion
steering + centre console
to connect + test today
Strategy
consolidating data into single database
working with sample data
waiting for real data
Business
created initial travel route to competition
go over sponsorship with new members
waiting back from Tak for the midsun alumni spotlight
sponsor logo placement
2024/01/13
Announcements:
SDC Showcase - Wednesday, Jan 17: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Mech co-op hiring - 2 additional W24
PVDR
Elec - green
mech - dynamics, chassis
VDR
mech needs professor approval prior to submission
Elec - Jan 27
Mech - Jan 24
Safety Captain - Carmelli
Mechanical Timeline
Dynamics - all parts sendout March 1
Mid February - all jigs ready
Aero
prioritizing flat panels
2/4 wheel cover mold design ready
seat??
mold review to happen
4/7 ribs ready
tail ribs cnc’d this week - trimmed following week
Interiors
ASC welding issue - reweld shoulder straps horizontally
also add more welds to tabs
meetings resume today
roof tilting
steering
canopy tilting
camera mount
latches
ballast box
design done, getting material
seat mold
1st design review done, second happening today
Battery
finalize timelines today
finish aux battery end of this week
manufacture spare modules - 6 more weeks
manufacture mounting
enclosure - powder coating in progress
Electrical
rev 1 sent out for all necessary boards
fw should have all boards by next weekend
3 more to go
fw AFE validation stuck
testing old BMS carrier
shicheng working on MCI
Aryan working on centre console
waiting on PD fw validation
waiting on current sense
mostly done steering
looking into elec mockup validation
Strategy
first leads meeting today - timelining
completion by end of March
plan to get all data by end of jan
february - finish optimization models
february - dashboard completion (2nd priority)
infrastructure complete
Business
LEARN recruitment messages
midsun alumni spotlight - serial
ASC competition logistics working sessions - Saturday @ 2:00 PM
W24 WEEF applications opened
plan to apply to race equipment
claim rest of Dean’s funding once vehicle is complete
2024/01/06
VDR DUE January 31!
PVDR resubmission needs to be done!!!!
battery box W24 timeline
mainly testing
Jenna Kong has timeline
not super extensive
battery enclosure at demtool for powder-coating
owen, shem, nicole, vaibhav, etc.
interiors
roof-latching + tilting
canopy tilting
miscellaneous small tasks
seats…ballast box
Divit designing seat mold
3 including adan
rear camera mount
need to manufacture
pedal mounting
dynamics
DEADLINE: powder-coating sendout - beginning of March
matt has excel timeline
designated mech co-op
after sendout = assembly
april: tuning
matt, couple first years, jonathan
aero
CNC mold list to send to Graeme
mold layup schedule based on Graeme schedule
clean out sanding room by this Tuesday!
windshield mold done
thermoformed tuesday
headlight cutouts made next week
prioritizing flat panels
michael to make wheel wells
matt, jasmine, vu?
Personnel
interiors looks rough - 3 inlcuding adan
look into getting more mech co-ops
2023/12/02 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
last meeting of F23
F23 Co-op student evaluations (Aden + Henry)
W24 locations
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
HARD DEADLINE: December 7th - everything needs to be mounted to chassis for power-coating
Demtool pushing for powder-coating
push this week
might need HUMMUS for all mech W24…
Aero
roof mold completed, bit of sanding left
roof layup in progress
people onsite: Jasmine and Matt
next - wheel well, battery, thermoforming molds
Chassis/Interiors
ASC suggestion
look at compression failure, minimum principal stresses
2 cases just failing, on two additional cases ASC imposed
interiors last meeting today
most projects 70-90% design complete
people onsite: Adan, Nathan,
might need HUMMUS for all mech
Dynamics
front brake caliper mounts sanity check
calipers collides with wheel…
most parts have been sent out except steering
steering column lock today or tomorrow
PVDR asked for steering column design
w24 people onsite: Matt
Battery
modules situation - new module re-spotwelded, cells were fine with re-spotwelding
re-spotwelding remaining modules
enclosure welded
enclosure design lock soon
W24 people onsite: shem, owen, nicole, vaibhav
Firmware/Hardware
HW boards - PD and BMS carrier still to get sent out
PD in review, ideally sent out this weekend
current sense, pedal, steering came in
to assemble
AFEs to be validated EOT
centre console, PD fw on track
PD load switches testing - some fw needed
to make PD test plan
people onsite: Forest
mockup location - back table beside hw soldering stations
Strategy
working with Koustubh on optimization modules
mapping data to route model
design of optimization model - optimal speed… in progress
dashboard: simplify from react to metabase
people onsite: Ryan, Prabhav?
Business
people onsite:
Marketing
Jonathan - timelapses available of working sessions
Sponsorship/SI
Finance
2023/11/25 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
W24 Co-op hirings
opens November 27
1 mech, 1 fw co-op
need new mech co-op supervisor…
Matt
fw also needs fw supervisor
tbd at todays standup
update: probably Adel
Michael can no longer be Bay safety captain
can’t be a mech lead
Carmelli?
Rivian Event Monday!
E5 2004 @ 5:00 PM
reminder to sign up using the poster link + send the poster to some of your friends interested!
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
HARD DEADLINE: December 7th - everything needs to be mounted to chassis for power-coating
Aero
roof mold?
good progress, almost done
duratec putting on this week
hopefully complete by end of friday
done sanding (HUMMUS!)
aero ribs got cut
starting aero-chassis integrations
sanding at ribs - 2 done
wheel cover molds in progress
goal: make at least 1/4 by end of term
definitely make one wheel cover fully integrated with aero
Chassis/Interiors
printing jigs for additional roll cage tubes
welding on track for dec 15 completion
goal: next weekend to weld up
interiors:
longer meetings for remaining term
goal: 95% interiors design complete
Dynamics
carmelli found new sponsor
5 new parts to machine
suspension sponsored for manufacturing
brake sims are doing well
finalizing drawings
jens working on steering
steering should be done by November 24th
pushed back end-of-month
ALL SIMS DONE END OF YEAR
ALL OF SUSPENSION SEND OUT MONDAY!
Battery
module manufacturing
1 complete, many to be spotwelded
goal: december 8th completion
significant spotwelding, epoxy issue
remade one module, to be reviewed
enclosure:
all metal arrived
to machine today
enclosure welding send out next week
fiberglass panels done next week
aux battery
heat shrink found
start manufacturing this weekend
Firmware/Hardware
great progress
steering fully assembled
solving hw issues
center console blocked by 2 segments on display not working
once solved, will be first fully validated board!
PD close to complete, needs some changes
can integrate steering, center console, and PD in elec mockup
need physical support for mockup…
#elec-mockup
fw working on MCI, AFEs
centre console redesigned
code complete
redesigned PD
fw in progress
AFEs fw in progress
MCI in progress
Strategy
not too many updates
script to check internet connection to grab data
solar demo for Forest, Kostubh
modified since then
model is single panel
ETA, elevation microservices in progress
elevation blocked by optimization model
waiting for race route!
Business
Michael is stepping down to focus on aero
Fatima is running business check-ins
Rivian Info Session Monday, November 27 at 5 PM in Rm 2004
general overview of Rivian, followed by a panel/Q&A with Rivian Engineers
invitation is for Midnight Sun and Formula Electric
Neuralink event TBD
Marketing
OPEN POSITION!
Sponsorship/SI
WEEF full funding granted!
$7K
to-do: Department Funding set up
get monetary funding from MME and ECE for ASC fees
Finance
YANSHEN: to reach out to Peter about opening up Concur reimbursement platform
all mech purchases have been going through Michael
through concur, Sarah, personal funds…
most purchases go through sarah
2023/11/18 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
ASC 2024 update
all our preliminary documents have been submitted!🎉
next deadline for Vehicle Design Review (VDR) is January 31, 2024
W24 Co-op hirings
opens November 27
1 mech, 1 fw co-op
need new mech co-op supervisor…
Jasmine or Matt…
fw also needs fw supervisor
tbd
Michael can no longer be Bay safety captain
can’t be a mech lead
Fatima taking over operations (business meetings)
marketing lead needed!
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
HARD DEADLINE: December 7th - everything needs to be mounted to chassis for power-coating
Aero
roof mold?
good progress, almost done
hopefully complete by end of friday
good attendance at sanding sessions (HUMMUS)
aero ribs got cut
starting aero-chassis integrations
wheel cover molds in progress
goal: make at least 1/4 by end of term
Chassis/Interiors
printing jigs for additional roll cage tubes
goal: next weekend to weld up
interiors:
longer meetings for remaining term
goal: 95% interiors design complete
Dynamics
carmelli found new sponsor
5 new parts to machine
suspension sponsored for manufacturing
brake sims are doing well
jens working on steering
steering should be done by November 24th
Battery
module manufacturing
1 complete, many to be spotwelded
goal: december 8th completion
enclosure:
waiting on last metal piece
jigging complete
finish machining metal
2/4 more parts to be machined
3d printing parts in progress
Firmware/Hardware
great progress
steering fully assembled
solving hw issues
center console blocked by 2 segments on display not working
once solved, will be first fully validated board!
PD close to complete, needs some changes
can integrate steering, center console, and PD in elec mockup
need physical support for mockup…
#elec-mockup
fw working on MCI, AFEs
Strategy
not too many updates
script to check internet connection to grab data
solar demo for Forest, Kostubh
modified since then
model is single panel
ETA, elevation microservices in progress
elevation blocked by optimization model
waiting for race route!
Business
Michael is stepping down to focus on aero
Fatima is running business check-ins
Rivian Info Session Monday, November 27 at 5 PM in Rm 2004
general overview of Rivian, followed by a panel/Q&A with Rivian Engineers
invitation is for Midnight Sun and Formula Electric
Neuralink event TBD
Marketing
OPEN POSITION!
Sponsorship/SI
WEEF full funding granted!
$7K
to-do: Department Funding set up
get monetary funding from MME and ECE for ASC fees
Finance
YANSHEN: to reach out to Peter about opening up Concur reimbursement platform
all mech purchases have been going through Michael
through concur, Sarah, personal funds…
most purchases go through sarah
2023/11/11 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
Meeting w/ Peter + graeme
Thursday, November 9th
leads critical to vehicle completion REQUIRED!
mech leads
mitch (fw)
forest
jonathan
+ tech leads for next term
to discuss feasibility of vehicle completion
pre-meeting check in Wednesday?
7 PM
PVDR Deadline Monday!
Potluck Friday!
HUMUS
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
Aero
gluing canopy mold pieces together today - starting the sand
Deadline: Nov. 20th
aero bottom half repairs done
E3 will work on it
Machining windshield mold early December
MDF to get picked up in Caledon
Chassis/Interiors
ASC collision sims (roll-cage) problem
need to re-run sims
sims complete!! W
got Ansys license again
need to add more roll-cage tubes
goal: get reinforcements before peter meeting
interiors:
roof-tilting general idea figured out
partially approved by ASC
testing needed
mo 3-week december grind
design review for today, MVPs next week
Dynamics
Matt and Mack reviewing drawings before FSU part sendout
brake caliper mounts and sims progress
good progress, passing sooon
RSU bearing housings sent out (thanks winters)
next sendout coming up (blocked by brakes design changes)
Jens working on steering
looking for 1 more sponsor
Battery
Module:
1 complete
14 by the end of term
9 required for pack (12-14 accounting for spares)
Enclosure:
shem finished drawings, ready for review
blocked by metal from E3 not arriving
arrived by missing 1 poiece
manufacturing happening rn!
slightly behind schedule
aux:
focus on main battery pack for now
design review TBD
Firmware/Hardware
MCI assembled
PD rev 1 fully hw validated
sitll need to validate rev 2 but it’s very similar
PD rev 2 (major change) layout in progress
centre console close to fully hw validated
it’s working!! lots of stuff working know because of it
controller board sendout made (waiting for parts)
fw not blocked
Centre console fully validated next week
centre console on track to be first one fw validated
PD rev 1 can be fully fw validated
Strategy
have all data + infrastructure needed for solar irradiance
meeting w forest happened
figuring out optimal speed based on data received
might need more SoC data
route optimization systems set up (pre-race)
Business
michael stepping away from business
projects:
insta reels
fundraising
merch store
internal book
internal funding wrapped up (for this cycle)
Marketing
sponsor sundays
Sponsorship/SI
internal funding apps done
reaching out to sponsors and old sponsors
Finance
2023/11/04 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
Meeting w/ Peter + graeme
Thursday, November 9th
leads critical to vehicle completion REQUIRED!
mech leads
mitch (fw)
forest
jonathan
+ tech leads for next term
to discuss feasibility of vehicle completion
pre-meeting check in Wednesday?
7 PM
PVDR Deadline Monday!
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
Aero
gluing roof mold pieces together today
Deadline: Nov. 20th
may need to revamp HUMMUS…
aero bottom half repairs done
to start top-half repairs
Machining windshield mold early December
MDF to get picked up in Caledon
Chassis/Interiors
ASC collision sims (roll-cage) problem
need to re-run sims
got Ansys license again
need to add more roll-cage tubes
goal: get reinforcements before peter meeting
interiors:
roof-tilting general idea figured out
partially approved by ASC
testing needed
mo 3-week december grind
Dynamics
Matt and Mack reviewing drawings before FSU part sendout
brake caliper mounts and sims progress
RSU bearing housings sent out (thanks winters)
next sendout coming up (blocked by brakes design changes)
Jens working on steering
Battery
Module:
4 done
9 required for pack (12-14 accounting for spares)
Enclosure:
shem finished drawings, ready for review
blocked by metal from E3 not arriving
slightly behind schedule
aux:
focus on main battery pack for now
Firmware/Hardware
MCI assembled
PD rev 1 fully hw validated
PD rev 2 (major change) layout in progress
centre console close to fully hw validated
controller board sendout made (waiting for parts)
fw not blocked
centre console on track to be first one fw validated
PD rev 1 can be fully fw validated
Strategy
have all data + infrastructure needed for solar irradiance
meeting w forest happened
figuring out optimal speed based on data received
might need more SoC data
route optimization systems set up (pre-race)
Business
michael stepping away from business
projects:
insta reels
fundraising
merch store
internal book
internal funding wrapped up (for this cycle)
Marketing
sponsor sundays
Sponsorship/SI
internal funding apps done
Finance
2023/10/28 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
ASC 2024 Pre-Event Team Status
WEEF Applications due October 31st
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
Aero
Roof + Canopy Progress:
lots of issues 😞
machine shop delays, mistakes, etc.
building mold this week (goal end of weekend)
trying to meet end of Nov deadline
Windshield mold:
getting made next week
thermoforming (sponsored!) by supplier
wheelcovers/wheel well transitioning into next term
Chassis/Interiors
Interiors Design Progress:
Chassis:
tabs + extra features done by next week
ASC issue
need to add reinforcements to roll-cage
sims need to be with solid/shell instead of beam elements
Dynamics
FSU: carmelli found sponsor to machine most components! In-person meeting to be booked next week (try to expedite parts)
RSU: Winters found sponsor! sending parts to quote
Steering: no update
Brakes: Jonathan da goat. Calcs for front and rear done
front brakes to be designed
rear brakes designed last week
Battery
Module: finished 1st module, documentation for bulk-manufacturing
materials good for now
Enclosure:
finalizing design, materials coming in next week
Aux:
will go into enclosure now
Hardware
Board Design Progress:
MCI is done (sent to Bay)
good progress on boards
PD + steering (jonathan) - steering getting done very soon, PD high priority (layout in progress)
BMS (carrier, afe, current sense) - AFE no progress, carrier + current good progress
controller board order happening soon
Wire harnessing ramping back up
Firmware
full PD verified
load switches, PCA i/o expanders
new member working on steering
Strategy
catch-up today in general strat meeting
big demo today
Infrastructure almost complete w database and API gateway
solar irradience, cloud coverage, weather proof-of-concept presentation - Monday at 4 PM!
Business
Marketing
Chassis video shot
to compile video
sponsor sundays starting up
bi-weekly instagram videos
interviewing members
Sponsorship/SI
EngSoc waiting for results
WEEF application!!! (due Oct. 31)
OTS components + fasteners uses
same as last proposal
Dean’s funding in progress (due Nov. 1)
Finance
Sarah’s WEEF funding tracker
to align with internal records
2023/09/30 Leads Meeting
Last Leads before Reading Week!
Agenda Items:
get F23 EngSoc wishlist by END OF TODAY
F23 second-half milestones + initiatives
i.e. manufacturing goals, resume reviews, etc.
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
Aero
started machining roof mold
goal: finish roof + canopy by end of November
jasmine found windshield sponsor!
to start windshield mold after roof + canopy mold completion
wheel wells research started
only miscellaneous purchases remaining except resin
Chassis/Interiors
wrapping up chassis jigs
rsu tube mount jigs complete
to machine
finish jack point jigs + other dynamics jigs
interiors design started
design sprint review today
Dynamics
RSU sims in progress
one sim sus
drawings in progress
rear brakes discussion
to spec new brake caliper
steering + front brakes for new members
steering arm + loading check
FSU sponsorship outreach
chassis jigging + material order finalization
Material order set up for E3
Battery
manufacture enclosure + module
module CAD finalization + 3D printing in progress
first module prototype in progress
enclosure meeting w/ ASC
manufacturing timeline in place
finalize BOMs
aux battery CAD revisions to do
Hardware
Solar testing!
this sunday
dynamometer works!
HW + Strategy meeting at 2PM today
Firmware
I2C fully validated
I/O expander working on PD
PD almost fully HW validated
centre console validation in progress
7-segment worked… now doesn’t 😞
AFEs to validate
a lot of controller boards don’t work…
need to troubleshoot
FW 103 today
Strategy
a lot of people onboarded
most pull requests seen
2 week sprint started
guided by results from HW discussion
working on micro-services
progress on solar irradience microservice
compare with results from solar testing
a lot of first years in strategy
open to any automation projects for any sub-team
IDEA: unified mech calculator
hardware datasheet parser
good to have!
Business
Marketing
Chassis promotional video in the works
insta-reels content discussion
looking into online merch store
for those who got merch, message Katharine if you want to be in a social media post!
uwmidsun.com/joinus page is in website
Sponsorship/SI
$10K from TMMC!
EngSoc application in progress
add to spreadsheet by end of day!
onboarding new members
look into finalizing ATS sponsorship (Jens Dekker to send initial outreach)
Finance
updating Internal book
making workspace for new dashboard
google sheets
2023/09/23 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
PVDR
ASC Update - they idk
Sub-team Check-ins
Post- First General Check
Progress Updates
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
Aero
foam in central stores, go find it
20+ members staying
Chassis/Interiors
chassis done!!!!
finish up tabs
jacking points on chassis
aero-chassis soon
5 solid members
timelining for new member tasks
Dynamics
FSU drawings almost done
Steering calcs almost complete
RSU, trailing arm good to go (SF of 2)
one clevis need to be fixed
jig design for new members
FEA 102?
Battery:
enclosure and module review with michael last week
to implement changes then review with michael
Nicole working on manufacturing plan
Aux to new member
Owen and Kostubh working PVDR
owen to order stuff from McMaster Carr by tuesday
Hardware:
going gud
steering team is doing good with new members, end month schematic
mci this weekend
most boards done by end of next month
BMS?
Eric da GOAT solderer
solar testing today with MPPTs!!
Firmware
102 today!
working on PD for validation, work out bugs, close to done
PCA working, ISense, Rev1 validation
Ayo working on center console
AFE testing today (Mitch + Forest = W)
Priority
solar testing
MCI
BMS boards
Strategy
3.4 people finished onboarding
working solar and talking with hardware
working on vehicle modelling
Business:
22 potential new members
1 MBET guy
Marketing:
new promo vid for chassis
new content ideas with the team
Sponsorship/SI:
5 new members
101 session happening today
EngSoc Applications Out! Deadline: October 9th
Finance:
maybe new onboarding project
2023/09/16 Leads Meeting
Agenda Items:
PVDR
Sub-team Check-ins
Post- First General Check
Progress Updates
Sub-team Progress Check
Mech Gen
Aero
~27 new members, good position
foam order placed for roof mold
end-of-month to get all foam blocks machined (graeme)
rework tasks for bathtub happening
thermoforming sponsorship in the works ??
Chassis/Interiors
5 interested in interiors, good ppl
remote work happening as well
chassis: coming in to the Bay next week
weld dynamics tubes end-of-month
Dynamics
> 24 people show up to first dynamics meeting, lots of interest in tasks
drawings getting wrapped up this weekend
steering slightly behind
co-op henry to work on steering simulations
returning members to do steering and brakes
RSU is rough, but passing worse loading case
brakes in progress
OTS parts to be bought
Battery:
20-25 people for spotwelding session
onboarding walkthrough happening today
enclosure - board mounts in progress
lid redesign sprint - for new members
everything else good for manufacturing
modules (testing procedures in progress)
design review w Michael for module and enclosure monday
Hardware:
to have Aden do safety training LEARN courses
~20 people for HW 101
created priority list
goal for end-of-term
elec mockup
solar testing
blocked by not having mock battery
Firmware
~25 people out to 101
HW validation with PD
FW members waiting for tasks
need more HW people to get boards done
AFEs as well?
Priority
solar testing
MCI
BMS boards
Strategy
~30 people for 101
17 people working on onboarding
adopted new model
sprint-based (every two weeks)
infrastructure, microservices work
Telemetry talk with FW
data from walkie-talkie
coulomb-counting
Needed:
SoC
Radios
look into walkie-talkie power…
Business:
Marketing:
Figma info session
Sponsorship/SI:
101 session happening today
EngSoc Applications Out! Deadline: October 9th
Finance:
2023/09/02 Leads Meeting - Recruitment
Agenda Items:
Onboarding Schedule (SDC Showcase + First General Speakers)
Recruitment Outreach
Recruitment Items Status (Fatima)
Sub-team 101s
Housekeeping
September 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 SDC Design Team Showcase 3 - 5 PM
| 7 First General
| 8 | 9 Sub-team 101s |
10 | 11 Competition Overview (All teams) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 Hack the North (RESTRICTED BAY ACCESS) | 16 Hack the North (RESTRICTED BAY ACCESS) |
SDC Design Team Showcase Signup
Hang around the Bay (ideally with your midsun merch!) from 3 - 5 PM on Wednesday to chat with new members
Will need people to help set up the Bay front desk/banner
Volunteers:
Michael Hanley New Bay arrangement…
First General Speakers
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jFMfZ6G1TsSrGVpf3FzYKUmJ69Wuge_qLhg-HM73FoQ/edit?usp=sharing(slides to be posted in Slack)
Intro Slides
Mech Slides
Aero - Michael Hanley
Chassis/Interiors - Mohamed Goha
Dynamics - Jens Dekker
Battery - Donna Kim
HW Slides
FW Slides
Strategy Slides
Rodrigo Tiscareno Kenneth Ruan
Business Slides
Recruitment Outreach
Discord | |
|---|---|
Nano | 2027 - Michael Hanley 2028 - Michael Hanley |
ECE | 2027 - Forest Zhou 2028 - Forest Zhou |
Mech | 2027 - Nicole Choe 2028 - Shem Kim |
Tron | 2027 - Donna Kim 2028 - Donna Kim |
Math/CS/SE | Prabhav Khera ? Mitchell Langdon Ostler to ping FW… |
^message with link to First General Registration form
Recruitment Items Status (Fatima)
Department Emails have been prepared for Eng, Math, GBDA,…
First General Posters in progress
Instagram Reels - First General Outreach
ideally Monday/Tuesday
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jFMfZ6G1TsSrGVpf3FzYKUmJ69Wuge_qLhg-HM73FoQ/edit?usp=sharing
Sub-team 101s (Onboarding) Plan
Mech
after mech 101, mech sub-teams do individual onboarding (*except CAD 101, 102 + competition overview)
Business
Business 101 - Wednesday, Sept. 13
sponsorship 101 saturday
New Business check-in time - Wednesday at 8 PM
sponsorship stays on Saturday
Hardware
HW101 Saturday
Firmware
FW101 - 103
Strategy
Strategy onboarding - coding challenges
date TBD
Housekeeping
@LEADS:
Reminder to update your Sub-team Confluence pages with your profiles!
Tip - keep in mind of crowd control! (>150 First Gen attendees, >30 Sub-team 101 attendees, …)