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Seems as though most teams use these things.
We made our own and are surprised at just how useful it is, (we did a mock chassis as well).
My question..
Do you make your own model?
or
Do you download / buy / get it as part of an "add in" ???
Frank
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/franko/ergoman.jpg
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/franko/ergoman_car2.jpg
Seems as though most teams use these things.
We made our own and are surprised at just how useful it is, (we did a mock chassis as well).
My question..
Do you make your own model?
or
Do you download / buy / get it as part of an "add in" ???
Frank
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/franko/ergoman.jpg
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/franko/ergoman_car2.jpg
We use CATIA v5, which has a great human builder module, complete with parameterized manikins (setting up a 95th percentile pilot is a breeze) and inverse kinematics. Our current frame was built without these aids, however.
I think a good physical template is essential, though, virtual space alone might make it difficult to set up a truly natural posture (at least with CATIA's zillion parameters and angles) without a background in ergonomics.
thx mark,
i agree,
although acurate for "fit", they dont ensure "comfort"
regards
frank
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/franko/ergo.X_T
found this on the 'net
hehe
probably better than mine
frank
(is in parasolids)
and here's the parts fop a 50th percentile
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/fran...entilemale.zip
[This message was edited by Frank on May 26, 2003 at 01:24 AM.]
We did ours with a shadow traced on the wall then measured the major joint locations. We projected these out in 3d (mirrored after) and connected most of the points with cylinders.
I think we'll end up doing the same thing again this year, but I'll start with a much more reclined position. Now that my I-deas modelling skill are up to par, it should be fully adjustable/scalable.
Ben Beacock
Chassis Design and Technical Coordinator
Gryphon Racing - University of Guelph
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