Custom Beacon Transmitter

The purpose of this project is to design a transmitter that can interact with the beacon on the car. The team uses a Motec Beacon that records lap times, lap number, and is used during all testing. The beacon transmitter uses a coded infrared light to trigger the on car beacon. This project will involve analyzing the current beacon transmitter and re-creating a functional beacon transmitter. Circuits must also include safety features such as reverse voltage and short circuit protection to increase their longevity.

Objectives


Design:

●  Create circuits capable of communicating through infrared light

●  Circuits must be designed to use little power

●  Sensors must be reasonably accurate

●  Student must communicate with sponsors or vendors for materials

Manufacturing:

●  Soldering components on custom circuit boards

●  Creating cases or housings for sensors

●  Install wires and connectors to boards

Testing:

● Connecting to the data logger and analyzing data

Motivations


This project will assist EECS engineers who are looking to get into the automotive industry and in designing data collection systems and transmitters. The senior will have the opportunity to connect with sponsors.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

1 Electrical engineer with an interest in circuit design, wireless communication, and fabrication.


Details


Project Partner:

Logan Misbach

NDA/IPA:

No Agreement Required

Number Groups:

1

Project Status:

Accepting Applicants

Website:
beaverracing.org
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeVurXWEnYY
Keywords:
ElectricalCircuit DesignAutomotiveMotecTransmitterinfrared
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