Exploring Temperature Effects on Battery Units for Efficient Windshield Defogging
This document evaluates the impact of temperature on a 72-volt heater used primarily for defogging vehicle windshields. While effective, prolonged use of the heater can significantly diminish battery life and reduce operational range. Additional sections explore turning radius measurements, skateboard testing for durability, torque versus force considerations, and future plans for development, including models to convert crank motion into power for better performance. Our proposed ideas aim to ensure a reliable, affordable solution for maneuvering vehicles into restricted spaces.
Exploring Temperature Effects on Battery Units for Efficient Windshield Defogging
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Presentation Transcript
Battery Unit • The heater is a 72-volt unit. It is primarily used to defog the windshield. Using it will rapidly deplete the batteries, shortening your range. • From the owner’s manual
Skateboard Testing • The skateboard didn’t break!
Torque vs Force Force estimated between 200 to 350 N
Future Development • More testing • Strength of materials
Possible Future Ideas • Explore ways to turn the motion of crank into turning power for the arm using some form of gear • Build a model of the Zap car and arm for small scale testing
Conclusion Our idea provides a simple, reliable, and cheap solution to moving the car into the bat cave
