[Dr_C2]

This week we validated the new wireless throttle design. This involved testing separately the trigger read, all knobs and buttons and of course the transmit/received circuit. It all checked out correctly so we then proceeded to integrate into the system. It’s all functioning perfectly correctly! as far as I can tell so far…

We have tried to balance ‘easy access’ to the controls the driver needs to adjust while racing (perhaps in the dark) - with additional more advanced functionality which will be accessed by the PC link to the Wireless Hub.

Status of preparations for August 24th at Rockingham.

(Stress testing of a prototype digital wireless system)

1/ Decoder hardware/firmware ready (enough for 12 NSR GT cars).

2/ Dual lane IR sensor boards built up (Ninco pitch) and ready for installation. The design is already proven and endurance tested.

3/ Sensor Hub - Design (hardware and firmware) already proven to function - new hardware layout in assembly for fitment into a new blue enclosure.

4/ Wireless Hub - Design (hardware and firmware) already proven to function with a power adjustable variant in assembly. This is for fitment into a new white enclosure. At maximum power (the UK/EU band limit is 100mW) the line-of-sight range is expected to be circa 1km - i.e. plenty for our purposes.

5/ Throttle controllers are in assembly phase x12 following the design validation exercise I mentioned above.

The team has plenty to keep us busy over the next five weeks :)

c