IMPROVED ELECTRIC SCOOTER

Group Members: Jason Black
Eric Luckie
Michael Schadler
Jason Sergo
Class: EE 403W, Spring 2002
Sponsor: Dr. Heath Hofmann, PSU EE Department

Project Summary: To design an electric scooter kit for a high school industrial arts project. The project must have some educational aspect to a high school student, as well as fabrication using tools commonly found in a high school industrial arts shop. Our sponsor allocated this project a budget of $600. Also, the scooter must meet acceptable safety requirements for the user.

 

Scooter Specifications:

Gross Scooter Weight: 60 LBS
Engine Type: Friction Drive
Top Speed: 16 MPH
Estimated Full Charging Time: 5 hours

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Design Theory

Implementation