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Fsae Pedal Box: Controlling Stop And Go, Christopher Hathcock, Tyler Munden
Fsae Pedal Box: Controlling Stop And Go, Christopher Hathcock, Tyler Munden
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The VCU FSAE team has a need for foot controls for the brakes and throttle on their newest race car. The assembly must meet the rules set forth by the FSAE organization to compete, and must be as light and low as possible to conserve the acceleration and handling characteristics of the car. Furthermore, the project must be completed on a budget of $500 allotted to Senior Design teams. The FSAE team has been working on the current car since 2005 and has yet to produce a drivable race car. The Senior Design teams this year cover the major systems …