Steering Wheel 2024-2026

Electrical Components (Buttons)

We will have buttons integrated into the steering wheel. Based on the conversation with controls, we are planning to have these buttons. With all the buttons this year, we will have a cover on the back of the steering wheel to protect the wires that will come out from the back.

Button Placement Proposal:

Steering Wheel (potentially)

  • Regen enable

  • Cruise enable

  • Cruise set (merge with above?)

  • Cruise increment and decrement

  • Turn signals (Left and Right)

  • Push to Talk

  • Horn Button

Potentially 8 Buttons Total on the Steering Wheel

Architecture

We will be planning to make the next-gen steering wheel around these architectures:

Architectural Selection

Specifics

Notes

Architectural Selection

Specifics

Notes

Carbon Fiber Backing

Carbon Fiber Layups or fiberglass to cover up wires

 

Forged Carbon Fiber

Forged Carbon Fiber manufacturing method for handles

 

 

Preliminary Design Documentation

Assignee: @William Wendling

Design Review: Jan 4, 2025