June 2 Team Meeting

Today the team accomplished several critical milestones as we prepare for the Staten Island Borough Science event tomorrow.

We created a comprehensive multipoint inspection checklist to ensure the car is thoroughly examined at every stop. This systematic approach catches wear and tear across all major components and potential failure points, keeping the vehicle running safely and reliably throughout competition.

Our flagging team received formal training on positioning and coordination with the driver. These spotters will be essential trackside, helping guide steering and communication to keep the car operating smoothly during high-speed runs.

On the hydraulic side, we made real progress. The team learned to use the bubble flaring tool to fabricate our own brake lines. We connected two of the four front calipers to the system and successfully bled the brakes. Testing confirmed both our regenerative and hydraulic braking systems are now functional.

We put Winnie behind the wheel for test driving. She performed excellently, putting the car through its paces with brake testing, regen testing, and smooth overall vehicle control.

Electrically, we installed the high voltage system and finalized the low voltage design for blinkers, horn, and four way flashers. We integrated the CAN bus so the driver can access charging data and real time system status right from the steering wheel.

The day wrapped with the team hanging out together. With beautiful weather and the car in front of us, everyone relaxed, shared some laughs, and bonded as a team.

We loaded the car onto the Harbor Freight trailer tonight. Tomorrow we head to the Staten Island Borough Science event for display and demonstration driving. We’re excited to be joined by Stanley, CEO of Pi-Top, who has been unofficially collaborating with some of our team members on some exciting side projects. Tomorrow we’ll showcase how Pi-Top and our CAN bus system work together to bring the solar car to life. This summer, Seagull Solar will be competing in a road race — so every system we validate today brings us one step closer to being road ready.