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Revision as of 01:44, 5 November 2013
Misti was a completely new mechanical build over previous years.
She was designed to have a similar footprint to Jeanni and Roxi(i) while making the electronics more accessible, being more waterproof, and being much more offroad capable.
Organization
- Pink - Electronics
File:2013IGVC Organization.jpg
Misti Zones
Frame
Drivetrain
- Drive
- Tank/skid steer
- Motor
- AmpFlow A28-400 Motor
- Website: AmpFlow Motors
- Performance Charts
- Quantity: 2
- Combined 9 peak horsepower
- Redundant motor controllers
- Custom gearboxes
- CNC milled boxes
- 2 stage reduction
- Total reduction 30:1
Suspension
Sensors
Misti was designed to accommodate all the sensors with the following design principles:
- Protect from environment
- Maintain accessibility
- Modular mounts: Isolate change propagation
Interface
- Panel with clearly identified and accessible buttons, switches, and guages
- Safety:
- Multiple remotes for wireless E-stop
- Wired E-
Electronics
Misti took advantage of the wider front and rear trays to make the electronics more accessible:
- Power distribution tray mounted to removable static dissipative panel for servicing.
- Reduce wiring mess:
- Motor controllers mounted near motors
- Micro-controllers mounted near laptop
