Rogue
2022-2023 Vehicle
Anteater Baja Racing’s first 4-wheel-drive vehicle.
About Rogue
The following tables are performance goals that are expected from our current design when analyzed in SolidWorks. Some of Rogue’s challenges when designing are keeping weight lower than previous iterations of the UCI BAJA cars and designing an All-Wheel Drive system, a new requirement by all entries into the SAE competition. Our objective is to deliver reliability since our main goal is for Rogue to complete every event at the competition. This has forced some trade-offs in prototyping certain components and more parts being purchased off the shelf.
Powertrain
Powertrain Prototype
In order to verify the Powertrain subteam’s system performance, a prototype was designed and built. The prototype allows our team to perform testing on the driveline, collect data, and determine necessary changes before fully integrating the subsystem into the vehicle. Using this prototype, our members design and perform tests to verify the torque on the motor and shaft. Data will be collected on CVT engagement speed, engine RPM, axle RPM, idle and full throttle speeds, and temperature.
Rules Verification
Suspension & Steering
Suspension & Steering Prototype
In order to verify the Suspension & Steering subteam’s system performance, a prototype was designed and built. Our members built this Front Suspension Prototype Jig using spare scrap wood. The wooden panels are used as the chassis. Using this prototype, the suspension, steering, brakes, and wheel assembly will be assembled separate from the chassis. Maximum droop, steering efforts, turning radius, and toe and camber adjustments will be verified. Additionally, this prototype will be used by the Brakes subteam to verify locking the brakes.
Rules Verification
Brakes & Human Interface
Rules Verification
Chassis
Chassis Manufacturing & Verification
Our Chassis subteam is required to profile every tube used to assemble the chassis without outsourcing per the competition rules. The chassis team designs and manufactures jigs to verify after tube bending and hold the tubes in place during welding. The Chassis team must collaborate with other subteams to verify each subsystem fits, while simultaneously fulfilling their own requirements and manufacturing timeline.
