Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
An electronically controlled CVT that is used as a transmission on off-roading buggies that offers experience in testing, programming, and electrical work.
Project description
A CVT is a type of transmission that utilizes a belt instead of gears to control and transmit power from the engine to the tires. This action is done by using two pulleys that can vary the rotational energy between the sheaves by altering the diameter of the belt. The main advantage this method has over gears is that there is a smooth transfer between a variable amount of ratios, keeping the engine at peak power, whereas gears jump between set ratios, causing a sporadic form of power transfer, thus fluctuating the engine’s power. The type of CVT being designed is an electronically controlled CVT, where electronics are used to vary the diameters of the belt rather than a conventional mechanical CVT that uses springs, ramps, and weights. The main advantage of the electronic CVT is the tuning flexibility, tuning it only requires changing a code, whereas in a mechanical CVT, you have to disassemble and change multiple parts.
Project outcome
An electronically controlled CVT that is used as a transmission on off-roading buggies that offers experience in testing, programming, and electrical work.
Project details
| Length of commitment | About a semester; 3-5 months |
| Start time | Anytime |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-Person Project |
| Level of collaboration | Large group collaboration (4+ students) |
| Benefits | N/A |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Project mentor
Zach Medicis
Graduate Student
Mechanical engineering
Phone: (315) 382-1513
Email: zjmedici@buffalo.edu
Start the project
- Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
- After you receive approval from the mentor to start this project, click the button to start the digital badge. (Learn more about ELN's digital badge options.)
Preparation activities
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
- Aaens clutch tunning handbook
- Personal Research document on CVT's
Keywords
Cars, Transmission, Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical