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FSAE Telemetry. Team WiTel: Alex Pfarr, Emily Peterman, Lonny Cooper & Clint Young. seniordesign.engr.uidaho.edu/2005_2006/witel/index.html. Project Needs. Logs Data from Sensors on the Vehicle Communicates from the Vehicle to Laptop Base Station During Racing
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FSAE Telemetry Team WiTel: Alex Pfarr, Emily Peterman, Lonny Cooper & Clint Young seniordesign.engr.uidaho.edu/2005_2006/witel/index.html
Project Needs • Logs Data from Sensors on the Vehicle • Communicates from the Vehicle to Laptop Base Station During Racing • Provides an Interface for Users to Easily Extract Performance Data • A Self-Contained, Reliable System
Current Hardware • Race Technology DL1 • MaxStream 900MHz Data Modems • Sensors • Wheel Speed • Steering Angle • Brake Pressure • GPS Unit
Hardware to Software Transmit Data Collect Data Interpret Data
Data Acquisition Options • Option 1 • Ground-up Data Logger • Option 2 • Si-Gate VDL-1000 • Option 3 • Race Technology DL1
Option 1: Ground-Up Data Logger • Pros: • Can be customized to fit the team’s needs • University of Idaho product
Option 1: Ground-Up Data Logger • Cons: • High level of technical difficulty • Expensive • Not a proven system • No after-race software solution
Option 2: Si-Gate VDL-1000 • Pros: • System will work on arrival • Can purchase telemetry options • GMS, Bluetooth or WiFi • Support for USB 1.1 and J1939
Option 2: Si-Gate VDL-1000 • Cons: • GPS extra • Accelerometers extra • Weak post-race software
Option 3: Race Technology DL1 • Pros: • Previously purchased • Proven to work • Strong Post-race Software
Option 3: Race Technology DL1 • Cons: • Needs to be repaired • Tech-support based in England
Expandability: Wireless Video Camera • Data Modem Upgrade NOT Necessary • Transmits up to 500m
Expandability: MoTeC Telemetry • Aerocomm Radios • Add to MoTeC for 2-Way Communication • Allow Monitoring of Wideband Lambda
Timeline • December 2005 • Order All Necessary New Parts • Complete Final Proposal • January 2006-February 2006 • Build Product • Bench Test • March 2006 • Install Product on Car • Support Vehicle Testing • April 2006 • Testing Completed • Complete Technical Paper • Complete Instruction Manual • Show System at Design EXPO