2016:Controls

Overall concept

The two driver controls will be XBOX controls.

There will be 7 broken switches.

The top of the controls is in the shape of a heater shield. The entire top/shield is detached (no flip up sections); most likely held on with magnets. This allows the shield to be held by the coach/spy during the match. The marketing team will provide the graphic for the shield.

The base will have a strap so driver can carry the entire controls on their back.

      

Green - removable top/shield

Red - laptop

Yellow- laptop bracket with holes for broken switches

Blue - XBOX controls nested together

Todo

• shield strap: type; location; holes on shield
• base strap: type; location; holes on base
• power: panel mount vs retractable (see links below; can do this because we can pull up through the 'top', just need to tied down pc end)
• e-net: location, maybe mount on inside since top is off
• USB hub: location; mounting
• cables extentions needed between controls and hub?
• broken switch joystick board mounting location and holes
• lights board: which one; location; mounting; power
• are putting 'words' on side of base?
• drawings for model shop (weld the corners)
• make top edge of shield more like an actual shield?

Sample parts

Retractable cords (these could work if we have a 'door' and tie the female end down:

http://www.amazon.com/NOTEBOOK-POWER-CORD-FIGURE/dp/B013CWI8G0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=31OV-YYizgL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0CKMYNYF0KDATN3SVK8V

http://www.amazon.com/Cablecc-retractable-2-prong-Outlets-IEC320/dp/B00S5WIKU2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41e2SGbPtmL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0CKMYNYF0KDATN3SVK8V

http://www.amazon.com/Retractable-Entertainment-Equipment-Electronics-Cord-BTT01C/dp/B005DWU0VO