PRE-WORKSHOP CLASSES

Advanced Clean Wire Techniques - Early Afternoon

Instructors:  Dean Beyett & Fernado Lopez

Workshop Description

Join Dean and Fernando from Five Star Car Stereo on installing for the next job.
They will go over how to make repeatable amp racks for time-saving installs. Making serviceable fuse holder mounts and what to make them out of. How the two of them work their way around an install to get it done. What is the “Back to Front” installation process for reducing time in a car. Techniques they use every day for clean wire management throughout the whole install process.

This all leads to how to get your next job. They will go over techniques for capturing photos and videos of your work. Ways to use your phone’s camera to make stunning content. How to market and where to market your content. Most importantly, coming up with a plan to get eyes on you.

Radar / Laser Fabrication - Early Afternoon

Instructors:  Dooyee Jay & Chris Van Ry

Workshop Description

This session covers specific need-to-know information on fitting the custom installation (CI) radar/laser systems. Remote-mounted sensor placement is critical, and this session explores numerous creative implementations to camouflage sensors in or behind the vehicle's body panels, grilles, and other exterior features. Learn about the options for alerts and displays in the interior cabin to blend with the existing OEM style. Leave this session with confidence on entering (or elevating your approach to) the profitability within the CI radar/laser market segment.

What You Will Learn
• Vehicle disassembly considerations for wired CI systems
• Key considerations for effective remote-mounted sensor placement
• Considerations for existing OEM parking/proximity sensors
• Custom installation applications for CI sensors
• Custom installation applications for CI controllers/alerts

Modern EV Audio - Early Afternoon

EV Integrated Modern Audio Design

Instructors: Ray West & Larry Penn

Course Description

Overview of Modern Electric Vehicles (EVs): Understanding the basic architecture of EVs, focusing on their electrical systems and how they differ from traditional combustion engine vehicles.

Challenges of Integrating 12V Audio in EVs:

 Voltage Differences: Addressing the challenges of matching the 12V audio system requirements with the higher voltage batteries typically used in EVs.

Power Management: Understanding the power consumption of audio gear and its impact on EV battery life.

Safety Considerations: Ensuring safe integration without affecting the EV's electrical system and overall vehicle safety.

Charging Systems and Audio Equipment: Impact on Charging Efficiency: Examining how audio systems may affect the charging process and overall energy efficiency of the EV.

Custom Solutions and Adapters: Designing and implementing custom solutions for integrating 12V audio gear into EVs, including the use of voltage converters and custom wiring strategies.

Future Trends and Innovations: Exploring upcoming technologies in EV audio systems and potential advancements in integration methods.

What You Will Learn

• Equip participants with the knowledge to safely and efficiently integrate 12V audio systems into modern electric vehicles.
• Provide practical skills for troubleshooting and customizing audio system installations in EVs.
• Adopt an understanding of the evolving landscape of electric vehicle technology as it relates to in-car entertainment systems.

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System Tuning & Design - Late Afternoon

Instructors: Fred Lynch

Workshop Description Coming Soon!

3D Printing & Additive Machinging - Late Afternoon

Instructor: German Schulmeister

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Drawing Concept & Ideation - Late Afternoon

Instructor: Tom Miller

Workshop Description

Every great vehicle build starts with a concept followed by an intentional design. Learn principles of good design in both Classic and Modern themes. Understand the process of sketching out a design on paper and transferring it to a digital sketch with user-friendly software. This session includes Pro Tips that will prepare you for the automation sessions.

What You Will Learn

• Conceptual design influences – easy-to-understand principles.
• Design process – importance of having a plan.
• Sketching a design – where it all begins.
• Paper sketch to digital sketch – what’s the process?
• Trunk design/rendering overview.
• Design themes – Classic vs. Modern.
• Pro Tips.