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Hydroflyte

Team members

Wong Wei Heng (EPD), Phoebe Leam Xin Ni (EPD), Ng Zi Xin (EPD), Dennis Anderson (EPD), Ong Zhi Xiang (EPD), Chin Wei Wen (ISTD)

Instructors:

Kwan Wei Lek, Liu Jun

Writing Instructors:

Delfinn Tan

Teaching Assistant:

Congjian Lin

Project Description

Hydroflyte was a project done in collaboration with NEO Aeronautics. The team attempted to develop a unique aquatic propulsion device that utilizes the lesser-known hydrofoil contraception. The proof-of-concept hopes to help the company develop a more profound understanding of the researched technology and aid in future development.

HydroFLYTE

You've probably seen these...

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BUT... have you seen anything like this?

  

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Project Background

The market for aquatic recreational propulsion devices has been saturated with products such as jet skis and motor boats. In recent years, a new kind of device that incorporates hydrofoil technology has emerged and has started to gain traction, nonetheless, the current product in the market is not without its flaws, such as portability, ease of use, and the thrill it offers as a sport. A unique opportunity to design a novel water sports personal device that incorporates similar hydrofoil mechanics while improving on the existing product presents itself.

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What's in a Hydroflyte?

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Self-leveling Surface Finder

Height control system to adjust the front foil angle of attack 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiber-reinforced Hydrofoil

2-meter span hydrofoil to generate sufficient lift force for a bike to foil!

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Safety Feature

Push-button kill-switch to stop the motor immediately

 

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Accompanying Mobile Application

Mobile app to track battery life, speed and other
important information!     

More Information about the Project...

 

 

Working Mechanics

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The Hydroflyte working principles rely on the surface finder mechanism to provide a feedback system. The take-off, overshoot, and cruising angle of attacks were determined based on simulation. The buoyancy of the surface finder helps to adjust the angle of attack of the front hydrofoil when the motor is powered on, the different angles of attack on the hydrofoil generate different lift which allows for Hydroflyte to foil.

Safety Feature

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Pushbutton switch with electric outboard motor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are two switches on the handlebar: a pushbutton switch and ON/OFF switch.

The ON/OFF switch turns the entire system on/off.

The pushbutton switch turns on the electric outboard motor. The pushbutton switch provides safety features for users as they need to press and hold the switch to keep the electric outboard motor running. Once users release the pushbutton switch, the electric outboard motor will turn off. As users have control over the electric outboard motor, it is safe for users to ride on this water bike.

  

Mobile Application

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An accompanying mobile application was developed for the user. Users using the app can use their smartphone to connect to Hydroflyte, they will be able to see the battery life, speed, and distance traveled from the application. The app also provides information on Navigation such as maps and distance to the nearest shoreline. Weather forecast data is  also made available for users.

Special thanks to

Italian Trulli
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TEAM MEMBERS

student Wong Wei Heng Engineering Product Development
student Phoebe Leam Xin Ni Engineering Product Development
student Ng Zi Xin Engineering Product Development
student Dennis Anderson Engineering Product Development
student Ong Zhi Xiang Engineering Product Development
student Chin Wei Wen Information Systems Technology and Design

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