Figure 1: Fully Assembled Vehicle
Introduction:
The R/C Baja competition is an annual event hosted by CWU ASME. Multiple teams will compete by designing and fabricating R/C cars that meet specified requirements, and putting them through multiple courses and tests. The objective of this project is to design and fabricate a fully functioning drivetrain and incorporate it into the chassis and suspension. Following this, the completed vehicle will successfully compete in all facets of the competition.
Motivation:
The design and fabrication of a drivetrain/powertrain system is about as pure mechanical engineering as you can get. Mechanical engineers design, analyze, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems. A mechanical system manages power to accomplish a task that involves forces and movement. A drivetrain fits that bill very closely. While not a direct comparison, work on the R/C Baja will also provide valuable knowledge on the principle of vehicle design.
Final Project Presentation
