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Triathlon Green Trainer
[UC San Diego Triathlon Team]


Create a green bicycle trainer that allows the UCSD Traithlon team to feed the power they generate on training rides back into the campus grid.




Quarter Goals

This quarter the team work toward integrating the control into one system through an Arduino microcontroller. This will include controlling an alternator with pulse with modulation, collecting and interpreting analog output to determine power generated, and displaying the outcome on an LCD screen.


Subteams

Input Subteam: Focuses on generating Pulse Width Modulation signal as control from Arduino board

 

Output Subteam: Focuses on collecting analog output into Arduino board and displaying on LCD screen


Client
The UCSD Triathlon team has a standing commitment to host the most sustainable triathlon possible. As student-athletes, they aim to shape a greener, healthier tomorrow by leading the way with sustainable athletics. The team uses its position as athletes and role models to make a positive social and environmental impact by making sustainability a priority.


 teamphoto

Team Members:

Jordan Barr
Karen Ho
Jonathon Hughes
Daniel Kaminski
BeumJoo Kim
Eric Lin
Jacob Lopp
Christopher Ryan
Bruno Sousa
Michael Zavatsky

Technical Advisor:

Kent Deines

TA:

Abhinav Jha