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Overview
I designed a steering potentiometer mount for the Waterloo Formula SAE competition car to enable reliable, high-resolution measurement of steering angle during dynamic vehicle testing. The mount needed to maintain precise sensor alignment under vibration, steering loads, and rapid direction changes, while fitting within tight packaging constraints in the steering assembly.
Design and Manufacturability
The mount was modelled in Autodesk Inventor using Design for Manufacturability principles, including simple machinable features, controlled tolerances, and clear datums to ensure repeatable installation. The geometry was designed to provide sufficient stiffness to minimize deflection and signal noise, while remaining lightweight and easy to assemble.
Integration and Testing
The final part was manufactured and installed on the competition car’s steering system. Once integrated, the potentiometer provided accurate and repeatable steering position feedback during on-track testing, supporting data-driven vehicle setup and driver analysis.
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