Articles Curated by Formula SAE Judges
Simple Kinematic Philosophies
Suspension Geometry
Controls Toe Angle Movement
Controls Camber Gain
Controls Ride Height Movement
Good geometry gives the springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars more influence than the geometry itself
Outboard Motor HV Interlock Circuit
Methods for a detached wheel to disable High Voltage:
De-pin and separate outboard communication connector
Break communication cable
Mechanically pull apart inboard communication cable
A Guide To FSAE Axles
Many of the common issues with FSAE halfshafts stem from these problems:
Extreme misalignment between differential and wheel hub
Tripod housing depth too shallow or too deep on either or both ends
Contaminants in grease
Design Of Strong, Stiff, And Light Structures And Joints
The most common barrier between your team and your performance goals is reliability. These design best practices are intended to help you create strong, stiff, and light mechanical designs. Every design requires tradeoffs, and this list is not intended to be a set of absolute rules; but it will help you identify common design strategies to follow, pitfalls to avoid, and will inform your design decision making.
Four Ways To Use Data
Defining requirements, validating models, on-car tuning, and understanding the root cause of problems. The process of developing and troubleshooting a steering system.
Critical Specifications For Balance
Chassis, mass, and aerodynamic interactions affecting steady-state balance, and the purpose of anti-roll bars.
Video: Utilizing Vehicle Dynamic Testing For Design
Skidpad testing, understeer gradient, handling and driver feedback, simulation with tire force and moment data.