IGVC Mechanical 2013
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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
- Blue � Drivetrain and Suspension
 - Red � Sensors
 - Green � Interface
 - 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-stop at operator�s forehead level
 
 
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