Part of a MakeMIT hackathon team to make an remote control car (RC car) with novel technologies. Designed an RC car with anti-ackermann steering for tighter turns as well as magnetic suspension to better modulate stiffness. Programmed the control system through an Arduino microcontroller. Our car used data from an onboard IMU and speed of motors from ESC outputs to determine its parameters. Upon acceleration it ramps up the acceleration magnitude until tire slip is detected. This calibrates how much force it allows to be sent into the wheels. The toe is changed as a function of acceleration and velocity.

Development of a RC Car utilizing concepts to improve stability and performance. Implemented variable differentials, dynamically adjustable toe, and independently adjustable slip angle through use of dual servo steering and use of an IMU to read the conditions. Designed a magnetic suspension to increase stability and parts conservation. Decreased turbulence through a trapezoidal design that allowed for rotation of wheels about their center. End product could also be used to trial new technologies that can eventually make its way to full scale automobiles.