Goals
A power distribution board is necessary to supply power to the various subsystems in the vehicle. The front power distribution is responsible for distributing power in the front enclosure. This board performs distribution, startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown as required in regulations. In addition to powering the boards, it also powers components directly, such as the driver display, driver controls, front lights, dashboard, horn, and driver fans.
Things It Powers:
- Driver Display
- Steering
- Centre Console
- Pedal
- Front Lights
- Dashboard Indicator
- Horn
- Driver Fans
States:
Take a look at here for different power states.
| State | Powered components |
|---|---|
| ON | Driver Display, Steering, Centre Console, Pedal, Front Lights, Dashboard Indicator, Horn, Driver Fans |
AUX | Driver Display, Steering, Centre Console, Pedal, Front Lights, Dashboard Indicator, Horn, Driver Fans |
OFF | Centre Console, Pedal Board, Horn |
| EMERGENCY | Centre Console, Pedal Board, Horn |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you control the lights? GPIO? | |
| How to get the input from dashboard indicator? | |
| How to activate HORN? | |
| How to activate the driver fans? Is it adjustable? | |
| Is there a synchronization happening between the front and back power distribution boards? | |
| How do you manage power when the car turns on? | |
| How do you manage power when the car turns off? | |
| What is still powered when there's been a BMS fault? |