Performance Testing
Once the Gecko was completed, we performed a series of tests to make sure our vehicle met the prescribed specifications. Here are the results as well as a few videos of testing day.
Turning Radius
The competition standard is a turning radius of 25 feet. In this video, our vehicle achieved a turning diameter of 24 feet. That's less than half the specification!
Braking Distance
The specification is to have a braking distance of 20 feet when brakes are applied at 15 mph. Here we have a braking distance of 10 feet. Once again, that's half the spec!
Manueverability
It is very crucial for a vehicle to have good manueverability. The following two videos show the Gecko in action!
Acceleration
The team set a specification of going between 0 and 15 mph in 10 seconds. In this video, Aaron goes from 0 to 20 mph in 12 seconds!