This project involved designing and testing high-voltage PCBs as part of the HV team for the RPI Motorsport Formula SAE Electric program. The circuit I worked on provided power to the safety lighting system on the RM28 car, with a focus on safe voltage regulation and compliance with Formula SAE safety requirements. The project emphasized reliability in a high-power environment, along with close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team under strict budget and competition constraints.

The goal of this project was to design a reliable high-voltage circuit capable of safely powering the safety lighting system on the RM28 electric race car. Because the system operates in a high-power environment, the design needed to prioritize electrical safety, robustness, and fault tolerance.

The circuit was required to fully comply with Formula SAE Electric safety regulations, which dictated aspects of isolation, protection, and acceptable operating conditions. In addition, the design had to be completed under a strict $100 budget, requiring careful component selection and trade-offs between performance, cost, and reliability.

I was a member of the high-voltage (HV) team and designed and tested the PCB that powered the RM28 car’s safety lighting system. I used LTspice to design and simulate the circuit and KiCad to create the schematic and PCB layout, focusing on safe voltage regulation and reliable operation in a high-power environment while meeting Formula SAE safety requirements.

I made key design decisions around component selection, protection strategy, and layout, with an emphasis on electrical safety and robustness. I also collaborated closely with teammates across disciplines to stay within a $100 budget and ensure the system integrated smoothly with the vehicle.