Week 16: Final Presentation of Spartan Superway

The discovery channel has recorded footages of Spartan Superway. Final presentation for full-scale solar team was held in E135 at 11:30 AM. the gutter system has been demonstrated in the presentation. The team has been able to complete the prototype that is quite identical to what was designed on Solidworks.

Week 15: Gutter attaching solution (5/3-5/9)

A method to attach the gutter system on solar rack structure was devised. It would allow a constant water flow from the tarps which will be placed between c-channels and solar panels. Solar Clamps and solar panels were attached to c-channels to test the rigidity of the structure. Electrical components assembly and water gutter system will be completed within a week.

Week 14: Completion of main structure(4/26 - 5/2)

Longitudinal c-channels were cut to 3 meters and attached to the vertical beam sections using Unistrut's 4-hole 90-degree bracket. Heat shrink with 12 gauge ring terminals, copper wires, were power connector contacts were completed. It was connected to three of 12 volts batteries individually. Solar panels, charge controller, and battery were connected to test the charge controller's condition.

Week 13: Gusset plates on "Rib" design (4/19 - 4/25)

Cutting process of angled c-channels was completed. 16 Gauge sheet metal plates in 10" by 10" were attached to the vertical supporting structure of the solar rack. Self-tapping screws were utilized to put the gusset plates and c-channels together. Bogie Team member Dan Espinosa's 3 cordless drills were borrowed for a faster construction time.