A few days ago we were asked to help out a college team building a Formula Hybrid race car. They wanted to use the Bus Pirate to debug their electrical control system. We were happy to send one over.
Hi Ian,
I just wanted to say thank you again for the Bus Pirate. I finally had some free time to attempt to figure out how the battery management systems works and the Bus Pirate is a wonderful help. I will be sure to send you more pictures when the chassis for the car is complete (hopefully it will be this weekend).
Anyways, thank you again!
Nathaniel Quillin
Formula Hybrid cars are based on the Formula SAE challenge. The hybrid is propelled by a 200cc petrol engine, or a 300cc diesel engine, coupled with an electric motor. Batteries which help acceleration, and recharge under braking.
We wish them the best in their championship.