The method described in this presentation is just one way of pulling the build off, mostly based on what my team did. There is no doubt that there might be better ways. The purpose of this presentation was for the newbies to see how the various mechnicals come together, their relative proportions, sizes, positions, layouts, etc.
Also, I shall carry out corrections and revisions from time to time, so that more information can be passed on effectively to successive BAJA aspirants.
12. 10. BUILD UPWARDS USING EFFECTIVE JIGS,
MAINTAINING ACCURACY ALL THE WHILE.
ALL CHANGES(IF ANY) MADE IN THE PHYSICAL MODEL MUST
BE REFLECTED IN THE CAD MODEL
54. MY PROFILE..
I had the wonderful opportunity to be the captain of the much acclaimed 'Car#8-
BOSCH Team Stratos, BIT', the team representing the institution at the BAJA
SAEINDIA 2010 Competition, held at NATRAX, near Indore, M.P. This was the first
time such an attempt was made in our college and were the only ones from
Bangalore.
Apart from being the skipper, I had a major role in the design phase of the all-terrain
vehicle (ATV), using CATIA V5 extensively in part design, assembly, anthropometric
analysis and use of in-built analysis package. I was involved in marketing as well,
with the team getting major sponsorship backing from Bosch Ltd., among many
other prominent companies. I’ve created the Team sponsorship brochures. Also have
designed and implemented all the electrical systems in the car.
My team consisted of 20 brilliant 4th, 3rd and 2nd year mechanical students. Our car
was used to inaugurate the event as our team had won laurels for having the Best
Design Report.
We got our first podium finish at the BIAE ATV University Challenge when we finished
at 2nd place in a 21Km endurance race.
55. A FEW TIPS..
You are most likely to have one shot at BAJA. So, keep reliability of all
aspects largely within spec.
Test, test and test more. Parts break when you least expect. This is
that sort of terrain. I suggest atleast a month’s testing.
Never EVER underestimate your opponents.
Rule: OEM parts are ALWAYS more reliable than custom made ones.
Respect the track. Its professionally crafted to reduce your car to
shreds. This is where your worst case scenario is your most likely
scenario.
56. MY BEST WISHES TO ALL FUTURE BAJA
ASPIRANTS!!
-Manish O.
57. THANK YOU!
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