I'm working on a school project at the moment.
The goal of this project is to create an educational and demonstration tool that clearly and interactively presents the operation of hybrid drivetrains — particularly the series and parallel systems. As part of the implementation, I am designing a compact yet detailed vehicle model that allows for the physical placement of various drivetrain components and their automatic recognition by the system. When elements such as an electric motor, generator, or internal combustion engine are connected, the system detects each module and identifies the type of connection it establishes.
The electronics of the model use unique resistance values assigned to each component to determine the specific type of connection between that module and the rest of the system. This connection — whether electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic — is then visualized through a LED matrix using distinct colors. This visual feedback helps observers understand how the individual elements fit into the system as a whole.
The system is designed so that once all required components are correctly placed, it activates an electric motor that drives the four wheels of the vehicle model, thereby simulating the complete drivetrain operation. The mode of operation — whether the system functions in series or parallel configuration — can be manually switched using a toggle, which also influences the behavior of the circuitry.
I would need help with the realization of this project, as I do not have much experience with electronics, and this is the first time I am building something of this kind.
The goal of this project is to create an educational and demonstration tool that clearly and interactively presents the operation of hybrid drivetrains — particularly the series and parallel systems. As part of the implementation, I am designing a compact yet detailed vehicle model that allows for the physical placement of various drivetrain components and their automatic recognition by the system. When elements such as an electric motor, generator, or internal combustion engine are connected, the system detects each module and identifies the type of connection it establishes.
The electronics of the model use unique resistance values assigned to each component to determine the specific type of connection between that module and the rest of the system. This connection — whether electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic — is then visualized through a LED matrix using distinct colors. This visual feedback helps observers understand how the individual elements fit into the system as a whole.
The system is designed so that once all required components are correctly placed, it activates an electric motor that drives the four wheels of the vehicle model, thereby simulating the complete drivetrain operation. The mode of operation — whether the system functions in series or parallel configuration — can be manually switched using a toggle, which also influences the behavior of the circuitry.
I would need help with the realization of this project, as I do not have much experience with electronics, and this is the first time I am building something of this kind.
