Co-op at MOTOSIM e.U.

This co-op was for a small start up company with a total of 4 employees including me. Due to the nature of the company as well as privacy issues, work samples may not be posted.

Background:

MOTOSIM e.U. is a small start up company designing and creating custom racing simulators for clients. During my co-op, I helped develop the initial prototype that was shown to prospective clients.

Summary:

Working for MOTOSIM e.U. gave me a wide range of skills. Solidworks was used extensively to model many of the components shown to the left. The simulator was composed of many systems, all of which had to be hooked together and guided by a computer. All components had to be researched, purchased, and the design modified to accommodate them. The overall frame was made of aluminum profiles which allowed for complete customization. I was responsible for everything.

Examples:

• Designed and created custom screen stands to fit various layouts and screen choices.

• Worked on researching and mounting "bass shakers" (low frequency speakers attached to an amplifier that are used to generate vibration) on various parts of the simulator to test the possible feedback potential using such devices.

• Build and modified the frame in iterations to accommodate new components.

• Worked with the team to mount the actuators shown in the second image.

Process:

Most of the time spent on this co-op was doing hands on work on the prototype. I had full access to the garage which included saws, drills, and welding equipment. In addition to the physical design, I was responsible for creating all the SolidWorks models for the components.

I had to develop an understanding of the software used and the required inputs and variables for accurate simulation.

I also gained experience working with potential clients, explaining the system, modeling it, and facilitating their test drives.