An Electric Vehicle Modernized 12V Auxiliary System
OUR PROJECT:
This system can replace a dated or prohibitively complex 12V system with an all in one solution for a Human-Machine Interface with sensors, devices and more. Similar to an aftermarket Vehicle-Control Unit/Motor-Control Unit, replacing factory components with an easier to program interface that is affordable and open source.
Hardware
Built on Raspberry Pi 4
With Raspberry Pi4 as the core, the use of external modules allows us to deploy a formidable Human-Machine Interface intended for use in Electric Vehicle Conversions.
Waveshare 2-Ch CAN Hat
A CAN Bus communication module, using Serial Peripheral Interface, allows our Raspberry Pi to interact with new and existing CAN Bus devices.
Power Delivery Module
Enovation Controls IX3212 Power Delivery Module will replace existing fuses and relays and is operated through both CAN messages and 12V digital inputs.
Capacitve Multi-touch Touchscreen 10.1"
10.1" LCD Touchscreen gives a bright and high-resolution display while the rear of the unit has threaded fittings to tidily mount the Raspberry Pi and accessories.
Software
OpenDash
OpenDash is an application run by our device to act as a platform for AndroidAuto, Multimedia, a Backup Camera and is expandable through the use of plugins which have been added for CAN Bus functionality.
Qt IDE
QtCreator is an Integrated Development Environment used to create Graphical User Interfaces for a variety of application, such as Television menus, Desktop Applications and Automotive Displays. We used Qt to design the plugins present on OpenDash.
CAN Utilities
Our plugin uses CAN bus functionality built into Qt, as well as the Linux-based "can-utils" API, to transmit, receive and decode incoming CAN messages. The open-source community has a trove of CAN Bus utilities that can be implemented in future endeavors, such as SAE J1939 Database decoding, OBDII Diagnostics and even file transfers.
Our Sponsor
Samuel Monge (pictured right), at Canadian Electric Vehicles, is using a 3D portable scanner on a dummy engine block designed to hold batteries for EV conversions.
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Samuel has been our liaison with Canadian Electric Vehicles. A graduate of the Camosun College Mechanical Technology program, he has played a pivotal role in providing direction, advice, and expertise for DesignToWin.
Meet The Team
Curious and Determined
DesignToWin is made up of three Camosun College Electrical Engineering Technology students, Dylan Davis, Tyrell Collins and Walter Parsons. With a diverse set of interests and a strong team dynamic, DTW is well equipped to deliver an exceptional product and looks forward to collaborating on future projects.
Dylan Davis
Hardware &
Software
Dylan brought his passion for embedded systems and electric vehicles to begin tackling the challenge of integrating both hardware and software for the project. Using the Qt IDE, Dylan designed GUI and implemented the programming necessary to create the user feedback and control the PDM on the CAN bus network. After completing the Electrical and Computer Technologist – Renewable Energy program, Dylan is pursing his Computer Engineering degree at the University of Victoria.
Tyrell Collins
Software, 3D Design &
Media
Highlighting a long-held interest in multimedia production, Tyrell utilized his skills creating the logo with Adobe Illustrator, designed and animated the enclosure in Autodesk Fusion 360, and commanded visuals using video production software Adobe After Effects. Additionally, Tyrell worked in the Linux OS helping to troubleshoot the projects challenges. Moving forward after graduation Tyrell will be working towards becoming a certified Professional Technologist.
Walter Parsons
Hardware & Communications
Drawing from experienced gained during co-ops, Walter has taken a lead with component purchasing, hardware troubleshooting and project communications. Following graduation from the Electrical Engineering Technology - Marine and Industrial program, Walter intends to attain his Professional Technologist designation.
Contact Us
For any questions or comments please join us during the Camosun College Capstone Symposium event from 10am to 2pm on December 15, 2021. We will be presenting our project in the Centre for Trades Education & Innovation
For further inquiries please contact us through the form to the right.
Github is a platform for cloud software storage and version control. It has been pivotal in DTW's software design and documentation, as well as facilitating collaboration with other open-source software developers.
Sam Monge
We want to thank Sam Monge for the opportunity to draw from his experience with EV conversions, and the direction he was able to give us.
Camosun Professors
Camosun college for a welcoming and inclusive learning environment and our instructors who supported us by offering sage advice: Lindsay Stretch, Justin Curran, Mel Dundas and James Van Oort.
Acknowledgements
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