Winter 2020 Projects

This page will go over some of the bigger projects that we need to complete this term.

• Organization
  • Organize IC bin
  • Organize heat shrink
  • Organize wires - make sure they are labeled, figure out what we need to order
• Guides
  • Create a wire crimping guide
    • Link to the molex guides, etc
      • MX150L: http://www.literature.molex.com/SQLImages/kelmscott/Molex/PDF_Images/987650-2181.PDF
  • Read Motor Controller documentation (Tritium Wavesculptor 22)
    • Understand control loops
    • what settings to change for optimization and troubleshooting
    • inductance requirements
• Wiring
  • Spec the HV connectors
    • TE connectors similar to Formula Electric?
  • Spec LV power and signal wire
    • shielded? pre-twisted pairs?
  • Connectors on all wires that need to be removed
    • Create best practices guide
  • Figure out car wiring
  • Figure out electrical box mounting and positioning
• Boards - Testing
  • Bring up and Validate All Boards
    • Maintain documentation on what is tested, how it was tested, etc.
• Other Testing
  • Finish Testing Solar for MPPT Decision
    • Further Nomura Testing
    • Reverse Engineer the Nomura Ideal Diodes
  • Test Reflow Oven and create optimal profile
    • Reflow Oven
    • Choose new solder if required
  • Create 36S 1P test jig for BMS
    • BMS Test Rig
  • Create layout for electrical integration testing
    • for full firmware integration testing
    • Do we want this to be separate from out powertrain integration board?
    • Electrical Mock-up of MSXIV