Regenerative Mechanical Brake Blending

This project develops an electronically controlled brake balance adjustment system for the Gaucho Racing Formula SAE car to coordinate mechanical and regenerative braking. The system replaces a manual brake balance bar with a motorized balance bar powered by a 12V input and integrated with Controller Area Network (CAN) communication. Its software dynamically adjusts front-to-rear brake bias based on battery conditions, enabling real-time control of braking distribution. This improves braking consistency and supports future integration with vehicle dynamics and energy-recovery systems. The project also evaluates different motor configurations to determine the most effective solution.