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Swiss Solar Boat: Lightweight Boxes, MPPT Rack, Lateral Cover

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ME-314: Concurrent engineering project

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This lecture covers the design and production of watertight boxes for electronic components, the creation of an MPPT rack for easy implementation on the boat, and the development of a new design for the lateral actuation motor carter. It also includes the production process of ESC boxes and the main carter box to prevent water splashes, all part of the Solar & Energy Boat Challenge at EPFL.

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