Sim Racing Pedal Assembly

Author(s) Information

Ben Wold, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Owen Clobes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Angel Perales, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Mike McMasters, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2024

Primary Advisor

Hyeonik Song, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Abstract/Summary

At an increasing rate, professional and amateur race car drivers are utilizing simulated racing as a training aid and even a substitute for real-life car racing. The team’s objective in this project was to create a sim racing pedal assembly aimed at filling this gap in the industry, aided by Justin Jang of Data Driven Racing LLC. The project resulted in a fully operational throttle and brake pedal which incorporated dual spring brake pedal resistance system and radial displacement sensor in the throttle. By collecting real race car data and selecting and testing spring setups based on this real data, the team was able to create a two-step resistance brake pedal. The report outlines the updates regarding the team’s project progress since the earlier Critical Design Report (CDR). From the earlier CDR, the team has further developed components of the pedal system based on data gained from testing and experience gained from the initial manufacturing process. Below is the final design process, testing and validating procedures and results, manufacturing plans, and planned further development of the design.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/756