Driver Compartment
- Tak Alguire
Owned by Tak Alguire
Goals
- Design and prototype a driver control system for MSXII
- Make the driver controls system intuitive, so that anyone can turn on the car without instructions
- Accommodate driver up to 6ft (1.83m) tallĀ
Background and strategic fit
Driver controls are critical to the correct functioning of the solar car. It is the central interface for the driver to control the car.
The driver controls system needs to be prototyped so that we get a good feel on how the driver controls system work in the car.
Requirements
Note electrical requirements are outlined in the electrical space
Mechanical
| # | Title | User Story | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerator & Braking Pedals | We need pedals that the driver can press to accelerate and decelerate | |
| 2 | Movable Seat | The seats must be able to be moved to accommodate drivers of different heights | |
| 3 | Mounting | The dash, panels and seats will need to be mounted to the chassis | |
| 4 | Interior Design | Interior paneling | Vague - more discussion needed |
Questions
Below is a list of questions to be addressed as a result of this requirements document:
| Question | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Are we going to both paneling the driver compartment? |