Dashboard

Regulations:

8.6.B: BPS Fault Dash Indication The driver is to have an illuminated dash indication of a BPS fault to provide warning of an automatic opening of the Main Power Switch.
8.6.A.3 The power switch control location must be within easy reach of the driver and clearly labeled with the words “POWER”, “ON” and “OFF”. All letters must be 10 mm tall or larger.

9.5.E.2 If equipped: the camera and view screen shall be fixed in position such that road bumps and vehicle vibration will not alter the viewing angles.
9.5.E.3 If equipped: the view screen shall be positioned such that the driver shall be able to see the view screen while seated in normal driving position.

Goals:

Driver needs to be able to easily reach the entire control panel.
All screens need to be easily visible to the driver, but low enough that it doesn’t restrict their view of the road.
The dashboard buttons need to be laid out in an ergonomic way.
Prevent the dashboard from shifting due to vibrations.

Switches:

Rotary (Ignition)

Button (Regen enable, Cruise enable, Cruise set)

3 pos switch (Blinkers, Forward/Neutral/Reverse)