Project Renovatio

Joshua FraserAlastair FraserRuofei FuChao JiangCheng ZhenDacheng ZhengTien Truong

Project Overview- Gas to electric motorcycle conversion.- Electrical engineering team in charge of electrical components and wiring

instructions.- Component sourcing finished, all necessary parts ready to be ordered.

- DC/DC converter, coolant pump, headlight/taillight, G-force switch, relays, fuses

- The goal is to have a fully functional electric motorcycle, able to be driven and operated safely.

System-Level Wiring Diagram

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System Decomposition

System Decomposition

System Decomposition

Key Technologies● In order to step down the voltage from the battery packs to a low voltage of 12 V for the low

voltage system, a DC to DC converter is required. Only a maximum of 150 W will be pulled by the low voltage system, and the DC to DC converter is able to handle 200 W.

● In order to ensure that each battery drains equally over time, a battery management system is required to continually balance the battery voltages.

● There are many key safety mechanisms being employed, since such high voltages and currents can be very unsafe. Fuses will be in use for each wire in the low voltage system to have shutoff capability if something goes wrong. Also for the high voltage system, there will be a couple manual switches, as well as an automatic switch, that will cut power in case of emergency.

● The Arduino microcontroller is key in controlling the low voltage system. It will handle the braking switch, the lights, the main contactor, and will also monitor the status of several subsystems.

Software Processes● Control Systems Integration Module (CSIM) to collect data, relay it

to the rider in an effective way and store in an efficient manner.o Android tablet, Arduino Bluno and CAN shield.

● Collecting data via a Central Area Network (CAN) bus on the Arduino Bluno.o Operates on a serial bus and uses a priority bit system.o Data collected from three systems

Two motor controllers and BMS.

Software Processes● Motor Controllers

o RPMo Motor Temperatureo Motor Side Currento Battery Side Currento Battery Side Voltage

● BMSo Individual Cell Voltage (37 data

points)o Sub-Pack Cell Voltage (12 cells)o Entire Pack Voltage (37 cells)o Pack Currento Pack Temperature (4 thermistors)o Minimum Cell Voltageo Maximum Cell Voltageo Calculated Remaining Powero Recharge Power

Test PlansBattery & BMS (Sensor, IR temp gun, DC load) 1st Week of April

-Battery discharge and recharge rate and duration-Max temperature during charging/discharging

DC/DC Converter (DC load, Spec Any, IR temp gun) 1st Week of April-Voltage stability under highest expected load

-Max temperature under highest expected loadSafety and Accessories (Power supply & Multimeter) 2nd Week of

April-Safety switches correctly stop current-Relay turns on high voltage system-Lights operate

Test PlansPre Full Assembly (Sensors, Power, IR temp gun) 3rd Week of April

-Water pump and tubing operate without leaking-Motor operates with full control-Max motor temperaturePost Assembly (Sensors, IR temp, Dynamometer) 3rd-4th Week of

April-All systems operate on lift

-Bike top speed and acceleration/torque-Bike distance on full charge-Motor temperature while riding-Water/rain susceptibility

Resolving Action Items● How would the accelerometer gauge an accident instead of someone

clutching the brakes?o The minimum trip threshold of the inertial crash is much greater than

that can be applied by the brakes without throwing the rider. o Emergency shutdown for the electronics is necessary in the situation

of a crash but we don’t believe the accelerometer will be necessary.● Plans for waterproofing subsystems

o Battery boxes will not be waterproof, so a protective polycarbonate shield will be installed around the batteries and electronics. Also will protect against debris picked up under the fairings.

Resolving Action Items● What are the plans for providing overvoltage/overcurrent protection for the

Arduino?o Relying on DC-DC converter to maintain its 12V output.o We are collecting data using the CAN bus and requires a low voltage

and current.● How to test G-force necessary for crash?

o Accelerating the motorcycle at full current and braking as hard as physically possible without locking the wheels. This is still a stretch goal for us.

● Back-up plans for testing if equipment is not available?o Reserved a date with Rawhide Harley to use their dyno. o Rest of testing can be done using EECS lab equipment such as

electronic load and multimeter.

Milestones● Milestone 1: Isolation Testing

o Ensure the input and output voltages, currents and power are met for each subsystem.

o Deliverables: data measurements, documentation for test equipment and methods.

● Milestone 2: System Integration and Testingo Validate that the LVS and HVS work separately before integrating

both.o Deliverables: data measurements, documentation of assembly and

test methods.● Final Demonstration

o Showcase bike on a lift and a short video (possibly).

Project Schedule

Project Items● On-going

● Component installation is waiting on parts to be ordered. All needed components have been sourced.● Testing and evaluation will proceed when the parts are installed. Some isolation testing will be done.● Motorcycle frame and additional infrastructure (battery boxes, extra framing) will be fully built by 4/1.

● Completed● Created a testing and evaluation plan● Familiarized with the system and objectives, and have a functional system decomposition● Created a risk mitigation plan for all processes we could think of that could potentially be at risk● Successfully sourced all of the needed components, and are ready to order and install

Challenges● Getting everything done before their deadlines. With such a big project,

it is difficult to hit every deadline with so many moving parts. But it is critical to hit the deadlines so that Electrical team can pass off the project to Computer team for final construction and wiring.

● Making the motorcycle as safe as possible. With such high voltages and currents it can potentially be dangerous if certain systems fail, or if any potential hazard has gone unnoticed.

Questions?● Project Site:

o project-renovatio.bitballoon.com