Solid Works

This is the frame and individual pieces for the Jolt Car created in Solid Works. Originally, the team wanted all these parts 3D printed. However, it occurred to us that this frame would be way to big given the size of the printer we were utilizing. We also thought of using scrap metal or acquiring a sheet of metal to 2D cut. Again, the laser cutting would have been too much cutting through metal. Ultimately, we decided on a more "organic" option. Here are the parts if you're curious.  Again, these are simply frame pieces.

 

Links to part files:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_AHxFzCOCzATm9IOVpqTmFVWjg/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_AHxFzCOCzAQ3dzcGM3cGtaMEU/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_AHxFzCOCzAREZGNXBGVnpsVzg/view?usp=sharing

 

The team met up again today to make use of time in an open lab. Some of our structural ideas were tested as a trial to see what would work and what would not. We have an updated list of materials and parts to acquire as well as structural drawings and important dates set. Getting excited!

Trevor hard at work testing several Arduino add-ons to see their behavior.

Caylene drawing up some design structures with new base material in mind.

Andrew working diligently on finding the most inexpensive parts that the Jolt Car will need , and  creating an order list.

The team met up today to go through some parts left over from some old toy model kits to see what could be used in the Jolt Car prototype assembly. 

Found six extra motors! Among many other goodies that may end up becoming a part of the Jolt Car's  body.

Here's some interesting Arduino videos to check out! Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that the Jolt Car's controls are going to based around. It makes for a super simple way to DIY some really interesting gadgets.

Arduino controlled Nerf turret.

A wind data logger.

A self stabilizing platform.

Meet the team!

The Jolt Car team consists of Caylene Pillsbury, Andrew DeCoursey, and Trevor Perry. Three mechanical engineering students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. This is our first blog post as we get started on the journey of making the idea of the Jolt Car come alive. This is not going to be your average vehicle. It is going to be touch sensitive, and interactive with it's environment, as well as able to carry a weapons load. We look forward to updating our blog and sharing the process with you! Come back to watch it all come together!

          Trevor Perry

 

         Caylene Pillsbury

        Andrew DeCoursey