Instructor Workshops
Get ready to bring The Switch Lab™ to your class
The Switch Lab™ Instructor Training
You’ll build the Switch EV as a team, including instruction on design and construction, component training, basic electricity, wiring and mechanics.
What to Expect
Experience The Switch Lab™ the same way your students will – learning, building, testing, and then driving the finished Switch EV as a complete project-based learning process. This training is appropriate for teachers from all disciplines – Auto Shop, Engineering, Physics, Robotics, Maker, and more.
- Comprehensive electric vehicle science and technology instruction.
- Learn about EV components.
- Lecture in the morning; build a Switch EV in the afternoon.
- Lectures are actual curriculum designed for discussion.
- Demonstrations and lab projects.
- Workshop manual (Powerpoint presentations, additional sources of information).
4-1/2 Day Advanced (Lithium Battery, Controller Programming): $2,895
4-Day Workshop Schedule
Workshop Hours: 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Introductions
EV Intro and Overview
Discuss Batteries
MORNING BREAK
BMS Lecture
BMS Components
Start Balancing Charge
LUNCH
Chassis Build
Intro to Switch Install:
Floor
Swing Arm
Trailing Arms
Spindles
Shock Absorbers
Pedal Assembly
Rear Brake Line
Wheels
Discussion: Maintenance Adjustments
Brake Fluid Options
Review
Review Prior Day Q & A
Managing the class
Contactors and Relays
MORNING BREAK
Circuits Watts & Wire
Design Circuit
Relay Exercises
LUNCH
Chassis Build
Install Components in Vehicle:
E-Brake & Switch
Brake Sender
Running Lights
Head Lights
Wiring Looms
Steering Shaft & Wheel
Bleed Brakes
Review
Review Prior Day Q & A
EV Components
MORNING BREAK
EV Battery
Q & A
Examine Switch Wiring
High Voltage
Control Box
BB Wiring
LUNCH
Chassis Build
Low Voltage Wiring
Assemble:
Dash Board
LV Wiring Panel
Control Box
Install Dash in Switch
Mount Motor on Swing Arm
Mount Sprockets
Mount Chain Tensioner
Mount Chain guard
Review
Chassis Build
Front Battery Box Charger & Shunt
Install LV Panel
Cycle Analyst
Connect Dash and LV
Install Batteries & BMS
Install Control Box
Install Seat & Seat Belt
LUNCH
Connect Control Box to:
Battery Box
Motor
Rear Light wiring
Low Voltage Panel
Review
Discuss and Perform start-up routine
Continue Building and Installing Seats, Running lights etc.
Front end alignment
Test Drives
Interested in becoming a Certified Workshop Instructor with Switch Vehicles? Instructor certification requires completing our Advanced Workshop plus an additional 1-1/2 of certification training. Visit our Careers page for information and to apply.