Random stuff you've made.

[markbognor]

I was in all day friday with some students and the other guys.

The brakes were mounted,

The steering coulomb went in,

Jig made for the steering wheel,

Assembled,

Fitted up,

Lots more done (photo at 9:30pm yesterday!)

Today (Sat) we went in for a bit to finish things off and get loaded up. The car got paint as well as some last minute seat modifications and a panic with the data logging/telemetry computer.

This is my steed for the the event, loaned by one of our sponsors. A shocking vehicle to drive, but ideal for our purposes.

It's spacious.

 

[markbognor]

Race Day.

It didn't stay dry It tipped down at 3pm so a quarter of the race was done in appalling conditions. This unfortunately caused one of our cars to expire in the last hour. The new car was much better, and rolled home the highest placed car from a hampshire school, Yay! We finished in 16th place covering 86.4 miles (Eco-3) and 31st covering 69.6 (Eco-2). Eco-3 should have done enough to qualify for the national final, but we might do another heat to see if we can get Eco-2 to qualify as well - If we haven't fried the speed controller.

Seth, did you spot the flying eyeball with the spellings too. There is a little castor, about 5degrees I think. The students don't seem to think that it has caused trouble to drive.

A few more pics from today,

Getting the car ready with sponsors stickers,

Full race results are here.

 

[karlj]

Nice results Mark

 

[markbognor]

Remember the Lego me from the last page?

Well he has a car,

 

[Stani1029]

LOL

 

[odd_ball]

Fascinating stuff! Well impressed!...

 

[markbognor]

We are racing again next weekend, in the Western regional heat at Castle Combe. The team are trying to get last year's car Eco-2 qualified for the final, and improve the qualifying position of Eco-3 (its currently qualified in 29th place, but we can do better!)

We've made some improvements to the car, lighter more aerodynamic wheel coverings, and better motor cooling for increased efficiency.

Developments are recorded on our blog: http://htceco.edublogs.org/

We also have a very new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/htceco

If you are around Castle Combe next weekend drop in and see what its all about - you'll be amazed by some of the tech on display!

The national final is on the 14th October at Goodwood - again visitors are welcome, but for the first time this year there is a charge for parking of £5 a car.

http://www.greenpowerfinals.com/