Weekly Updates
Mechanical
This week, the Mechanical subteam focused on improving the pod’s performance and efficiency. They worked on reducing overall weight, transitioning to a stepper motor system to help the pod reach higher speeds, and developing custom-built electromagnets to enhance control and functionality. These efforts mark key steps toward optimizing the design for this year's competition.
Electrical
This week, the Electrical subteam focused on testing and refining key components of the pod’s systems. They conducted load cell tests, compared braking speeds to optimize performance, and continued testing the Linear Induction Motor (LIM). In addition, the team welcomed and onboarded new members, ensuring a smooth transition as they get up to speed with ongoing projects and upcoming milestones.
Business
This week, the Business subteam focused on wrapping up recruitment posts and preparing for the upcoming crowdfunding campaign. The team is also gearing up to release the next edition of our newsletter, highlighting recent progress and upcoming goals. Additionally, we’re thrilled to announce a new sponsorship with Ansys, which will help support future innovation and development as we continue building momentum for the weeks ahead.
