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kbc749 · 10-19-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

I've got a better project for you...

Automatic deploying Duck Tail. You can tap into the sensor on the rear half-shaft for speed or add a second hall effect sensor. You can add a stepper motor or a super strong hobby motor to deploy it. You could use an air actuator too bat that's not as good for a EE. If you want to get real fancy, add another channel for downforce (pitch) control.

Get an ME to design the mechanism and you do the electrical. The 2 of you can do the project for separate classes and have something really cool to put on your resume when you look for that 1st job.

Heck you can even put some load cells in it to provide a down force and drag readout inside the cockpit. You might even be able to get $$$ or free parts if you approached some of the body kit manufactures.

Now that would be cool!

I am a part of the Forumla SAE team here at the University of Nebraska-Lincolna and one thing we are hoping to accomplish next year is some sort of active aero such as you are describing. Many teams run large wings but we don't have a wind tunnel to really test them and the judges don't like hearing "we made a wing to look cool" but an active aero system that we can prove improves braking distance is justifiable.

As for the other responses. Yeah I don't want to destroy my tailights so that's out. So I'm thinking I'll go ahead with the custom fog light design. Because I can demo the design not installed in the Z with Voltage regulator and supply 12V from a DC. Source and make sure it works and get graded on it's then the last part will be wiring and installing the microcontroller somewhere and then running that power to the light.

I will post up in here when I make some progress into the matter