outlaw iii

Our electric-solar power division car worked on by some of the most experienced members with the intent to race in the 2017 Solar Car Challenge race

REAL WORLD SIMULATION

This car simulates real world application of solar power ​

The PROMOTES CLEAN energy

Our team focuses on building cars that run on solar power to promote a world that runs off clean energy

CRITICAL SKILLS

Working on this car facilitates the development of organizational skills and persistence throughout an epic project

​RACE DIVISION

This car will be entered in the Electric-Solar Power Car Division which is designed to simulate a "real world" solar application. The car itself will be a two passenger vehicle that could potentially be used in residential environments. The Solar Power Charging Station simulates a permanent facility that would be used to charge the vehicle at home or at work.
Visit the Solar Car Challenge website for specifics on the Electric-Solar Power Car Division, such as rules and regulations.

​SPECIFICATIONS

Frame:
  • Chromoly steel (4130 Alloy Steel Tube)​
    • Body of car (Roll Cage)  
      • 0.75” X 0.035”
    • Front suspension
      • 0.75” X .048”
    • Roll Bar
      • 2” X 0.048”
  • Body Dimensions
    • 4.7m X  1.7m X  1.6m

Front/Rear Suspension:
  • Front:
    • Double Wishbone
    • 18ga Normalized 4130 3/4 tube
    • All critical dimensions calculated through spreadsheet to minimize bump steer and Ackermann error
  • Rear:
    • Single Wheel
    • 18ga Normalized 4130 1x1 and 1x2 tube
    • Two pivots for stability
  • Applies To Both:
    • All hardware spec’d to withstand 3x the expected load
    • All pivots are on surfaces with full contact patches and are lined with either nylon, PTFE, or Bronze

Power Electronics:
  • Motor
    • We are using a PERM-132 motor for the same motor system as the old car. We know it and are familiar with its set up.
    • However, our design allows us to upgrade our system easily at a later date
  • Batteries
    • Outlaw III will be using a 72 Volt system of 6 PowerSonic PDC-12260H 12 Volt batteries.
    *The performance of these batteries will be tested using a circuit of 6 parallel 12V, 0.5A lightbulbs and LabVIEW to test how long we can use the batteries for developing strategy info.*

Micro Electronics:
  • This car’s microelectronics design was based off of the microelectronics schematic from Aurora/Outlaw 1, with slight modifications for data collection and to fit within race rules.

Charging Station:
  • 3 units
  • 2 panels each
  • Locking casters on bottom for ease of movement
  • Holes in circular plates for locking pin
  • Can put on multiple locking pins if necessary​