Diseño de un Banco de Entrenamiento Didáctico para Sistemas de Iluminación y Señalización Automotriz de Bajo Costo Orientado a la Capacitación Técnica de Jóvenes en Sectores Vulnerables en Ecuador

Abstract

The constant technological evolution of automobiles also affects lighting systems, and advanced LED systems and adaptive technologies require more training. However, in developing countries, the lack of updated educational infrastructure prevents technicians from acquiring skills according to the demands of the industry, which generates long repair times, road safety risks and lower competitiveness in the sector. Thus, this project proposes the design of a didactic training bank for low-cost automotive lighting and signaling systems, oriented to the technical training of young people in vulnerable sectors in Ecuador. The methodology used follows the principles of concurrent engineering, allowing the systematic integration of the design and construction of the training bench. The lighting circuits of the most sold vehicles in Ecuador were identified and a simulation platform was designed with Arduino technology for fault generation and diagnosis. Improvements include the implementation of LED lights, programmable fault simulation and the use of software for virtual testing prior to the construction of the physical prototype. From a technical and economic point of view, the bench is viable, since its manufacturing cost is significantly lower than that of similar commercial equipment, allowing its implementation in training programs for young people in vulnerable sectors.