DIRTBIKE COMING SOON
1
Frame
We will need to design a custom steel or aluminum frame around our battery packs that is strong enough to take large impacts while staying as light as possible.​
3
Water Proofing
Our battery packs and control systems will need to be waterproof to allow us to compete in wet and muddy conditions. We also will need to be able to clean off the bike after a race. ​
5
Manufacturing
Last fall we began focusing on how we can manufacture our battery modules more efficiently. That work culminated in a nearly complete custom battery spot-welder. We hope that more projects like this can bring our ideas to life faster and with less human error.
7
BMS Improvements
We hope to build on our recent success with a custom designed BMS for our superbike. Our current BMS will need to be tweaked to accommodate our rotating packs and new battery configuration.​
9
Battery Cells
We will need to pick cells that maximize power while also being able to recharge quickly, stay cool, have good capacity, and have a long cycle life. We will also have to decide on a new cell configuration.​
2
Cooling Systems
Since our battery packs will be water sealed and removable we will need to find a creative solution to keeping the battery cells cool.
4
Swappable Battery Packs
Our battery packs will need to be swapped at checkpoints throughout the endurance race. We will need to ensure that these swaps are safe, quick, and easily repeatable. ​
6
Control Systems
The dirtbike will likely use a modified version of our already tested and proven superbike controls system. We would like to integrate some extra features such as a GPS and communication system so that the pit team can work with the riders throughout the race. ​​
8
Fairings
Although aerodynamics is no longer a major factor for our fairing we will need to design fairing that can take impacts and can block most of the water and mud from getting inside the bike.
10
Motor/Motor Controller
We will need to pick what motor and motor controller will be the best combination of power, weight, and configurability.