Steering Wheel 2024-2026

Electrical Components (Buttons)

We will have buttons integrated into the steering wheel. Based on the conversation with controls, we are planning to have these buttons. With all the buttons this year, we will have a cover on the back of the steering wheel to protect the wires that will come out from the back.

Button Placement Proposal:

Steering Wheel (potentially)

Regen enable
Cruise enable
Cruise set (merge with above?)
Cruise increment and decrement
Turn signals (Left and Right)
Push to Talk
Horn Button

Potentially 8 Buttons Total on the Steering Wheel

Architecture

We will be planning to make the next-gen steering wheel around these architectures:

Architectural Selection	Specifics	Notes

Architectural Selection	Specifics	Notes
Carbon Fiber Backing	Carbon Fiber Layups or fiberglass to cover up wires
Forged Carbon Fiber	Forged Carbon Fiber manufacturing method for handles	Mold made of PETG with 75% infill. 0.1mm layer height. Wall count of 5 loops

Preliminary Design Documentation

Assignee: @William Wendling

Design Review: Jan 4, 2025

Design Timeline:

Date	Process

Date	Process
11/9/24	Design Requirements Decided
12/7/24	First Iteration CAD Finished
1/18/25	Begin Prototyping
2/1/25	Testing
2/15/25	Revised Design
3/1/25	Begin Manufacturing Final Design
3/15/25	More Testing
4/26/25	Finalized Steering Wheel