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Zips Racing Electric 2022 Brakes Subsystem Design, Nicholas Thomas
Zips Racing Electric 2022 Brakes Subsystem Design, Nicholas Thomas
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This project will include the design, manufacture, and assembly of the entire brakes subsystem for the Zips Racing Electric (ZRE) 2022 car. Goals of the brakes system include a lightweight, modular, machinable, and rigid design. The project will begin in the Fall semester with the design of the pedals and rotors as well as calculations to specify master cylinders, calipers, pads, etc. Software such as SolidWorks CAD, SolidWorks FEA, and Mastercam CAM will be employed. Next, the second semester will involve manufacturing or purchasing necessary components. Prototype pedals will be manufactured for physical testing.
The project will be completed individually. …