Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
SRB 2022-2023
Home: California, United States
All BAJA teams are required to build their vehicles around a Kohler CH440 internal combustion engine (ICE). This forces teams to prioritize powertrain optimization, reduced weight, and performance. Students must utilize their knowledge of materials, design principles, dynamics, thermodynamics, and data analysis to design the vehicle. Student teams then attend a competition. Vehicles participate in static and dynamic events. Static events include a cost event, business presentation, and design presentation. The dynamic events are acceleration, sled pull/hill climb, maneuverability, suspension/traction, and endurance. The highlight of our vehicle focuses around a mountain bike suspension system to give our vehicle a smoother travel experience over rough terrain.
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BAJA Spartan Racing
BAJA SAE challenges engineering students to design and build a prototype off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. Designing, manufacturing, testing, to racing.
What Inspired You to Make This?
BAJA Spartan Racing creates a dynamic atmosphere mirroring the challenges found in real-world professional settings, where the vehicle development process pushes the boundaries of conventional college learning. In this immersive experience, we delve into various insights such as manufacturing methods, designing ethics and practicality, as well as network building with big name companies, offering an exciting glimpse into the world of professional engineering and innovation.
