Solar Boat 2009

Solar Splash

Solar Splash 1

Team working on the boat


Solar Splash 2

Team working on the boat 2


Solar Splash 3

Phill getting some pep talk from Henry


Solar Splash 4

Thar she blows!


Solar Splash 5

Endurance Race


Solar Splash 6

Eric Racing the boat


Solar Splash 6

Team Photo around the Boat


Solar Splash 6

Team Photo


Photos of the Solar Splash event are provided by Scott A. Miller.

Design

The Boat

3D Render of the boat using AutoCAD Inventor


Fabrication

The Hull

Phill sits in the boat and tests the supports.


Putting it Together

The Hull with air bladders and seat mounted.


Test Fitting

Test fitting the motor and gearbox


Almost there!

The shaft for the propellors sticking out of the back of the boat


OD Splines

Fabricating the spline


The Drivetrain

Gear Box with propellor attached


Systems

The Controller (front)

Motor Controller PCB Front


The Controller (back)

Motor Conctroller PCB Back


The Test Controller

Test motor controller board with MOSFET transistors soldered on



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