ABOUT US
The University of Waterloo Baja SAE team is a group of engineering students dedicated to designing, building, and racing an off-road vehicle. Powered by a 10 HP engine, we compete in the Baja SAE competition against universities and colleges across North America, testing the vehicle’s speed, maneuverability, and durability.
CHASSIS
The chassis team is responsible for designing the safety critical parts of the car including the chassis, throttle, brakes, and ergonomics. The chassis, connects all components of the car as well as keep the driver safe. Throttle and brakes make the car start and stop respectively, and ergonomics make the driver comfortable. On the chassis team, you’ll get to learn CAD, FEA, welding, force analysis, making jigs, and system integration.
POWERTRAIN
The powertrain team is responsible for making the wheels spin. They do so by taking power from the engine, and transferring it to the wheels. The powertrain team designs gearboxes, casings, and shafts. They also tune and maintain the engine, CVT, and differential. On this team, you’ll learn a lot about gear design, shaft design, bearing selection, CAD, and maintenance of powertrain components.
DYNAMICS
The dynamics team is responsible for the moving parts of the car. They are in charge of the suspensions and steering assemblies. By optimizing these systems, they aid in the cars maneuverability, and ability to withstand tough race conditions. On this team, you’ll get the chance to develop dynamic models, CAD, and use FEA.
ELECTRICAL
The electrical team manages the car's electrical systems, focusing on wiring the car and the design of the Data Acquisition (DAQ) system. They ensure compliance with safety rules by implementing critical features such as kill switches and controls for the front differential. For the DAQ system, they design electrical systems to collect crucial data on vehicle performance. On this team, you'll gain hands-on experience in circuit design, electrical troubleshooting, wiring diagrams, and the integration of electronics with mechanical systems.
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