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UVicFH / PowerDistElectrical

Schematic and PCB projects pertaining to power distribution. Sectioned into front power distribution and rear power distribution.
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Front Power Distribution #1

Open thaddow opened 6 years ago

thaddow commented 6 years ago

A few outputs from last year were the incorrect voltages. We need more 12V outputs than 5V outputs. The dash needs to be 12V.

thaddow commented 6 years ago

We need LEDs for when a signal is high from any button/ power source. This will help debugging since anything that is not working, the light will be off when GLV is on.

smithbeuvic commented 6 years ago

First task: (1) Look up power outputs and verify that their power source is the correct voltage. Switch the components that require 12v to appropriate location. ( Spare must be 12v) (2) Look up the max appropriate current draw for each components (output to the components ) and verify that the fuses are appropriate and will meet rules. Consult the formula hybrid rules EV6.1 pg 102. Or use the following links http://www.formula-hybrid.org/pdf/fusing-tutorial-rev1.pdf. The rules can be found here BTW http://www.formula-hybrid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018-Formula-Hybrid-Rules-Rev-0.pdf

tmurias commented 6 years ago

I think someone should also take a look at the 5V regulators being used. We're using 2 different ones and I'm not sure why. I think some chips might need more stable power than others, but maybe there's a limit on how many things can draw current?