FRTUCY - ELECTRONICS

TEAM
INTRODUCTION
EVAGORAS ARISTOTELOUS
ELECTRONICS OF AN INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINE
ECU (ENGINE CONTROL UNIT)

• Reads data from all engine sensors

• Controls injection and ignition
timing based on the data
• Provides features like:
• Data logging
• Launch control
• Traction control
• Etc
ECU HARNESS
ECU HARNESS

• Connects all sensors and components to power and the ECU

• Protects cables from damage and interference
• Secure and safe restraint of the cables to the vehicle’s body
• Has connectors for easy installation and removal of components
AUTOMOTIVE CABLES

• Different cables for power, signals, sensors

• Insulation offers resistance to heat, oil, fuel
and vibrations
• Must be sized correctly for each
connection, reduced weight
• Shielding and construction must be
accounted for
AUTOMOTIVE
CONNECTORS

• Waterproof and dustproof

• Secure cable holding
SENSORS AND DATA
GATHERING
TYPES OF SENSORS

• Analog: Voltage or current range output

• Digital: Pulsed, Serial, I2C, Canbus, etc
• Some sensors:
• Temperature
• Pressure
• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• GPS
• Velocity
• Air Speed
• Weight
• And more!
DATA LOGGING

• Recording sensor values at specific time intervals

• Values from all vehicle sensors
• Can provide valuable information about the vehicle’s performance ( Data
Analysis required)
 TELEMETRY

• Transmit data in real-time during a

vehicle’s run
• Requires a transmitter and receiver
• Useful for monitoring performance
and engine health
• Can help make adjustments at the
track
DATA ANALYSIS

• Interpretation of the data logger’s data

• Visualization of data values in a useful way
• Helps detect issues with many elements of the vehicle
• Helps improve performance and make design changes
• Helps design the next generation vehicle
COMPETITION RULES AND
REQUIREMENTS
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