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This is really cool! i'm interested in trying this now

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AndyMark released a box like this over the summer. Video here.

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AndyMarks box came out just after we started the build and didnt make sense four our desired aplication.
the showcase is bigger, only has 2 talons, drives around(not what we needed), no support for external motors or inputs and outputs for pneumatics, sensors, encoders, and doesnt work with box closed

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Nate checked the case. Wow! This is a nice case!

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that's neat! And if you do something about the connections to make them water tight, you're half way to being ready for a water game :)

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i really like this idea. What size Pelican case did you use? Have you though about adding a fan to the system?

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we used a pelican 1500 case. We have a plan for adding a fan if needed but have been watching the temps and haven't had a problem yet with the box closed.


there will definitely be a fan in the pneumatics box to cool the compressor

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Here is a top view of the bottom section of the case.

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I just finished building a table-top trainer/test lab for some electronics and programming training I'm giving. Hadn't thought about putting everything inside of a Pelican case. Pretty slick idea though. Nice workmanship too.
... Oh wait! Where's the big blinky light?

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Naiiice! :D

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I have been thinking about doing something like this, but 3D printing the case so it fits exactly, and make it modular so it can be directly placed on the robot. It'll probably protect the electronics from the Aluminum shards that tend to short them out all the time! :D

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If you were to mount this on a robot, would you close the case or leave it open?
I understand its a bit of a silly question but I am wondering if you know of any performance implications it may have on the router. I think some teams had issues with their router being covered and having little connectivity issues.

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We usually use it closed and have not had any issues with the router

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The issues with the router being covered was caused by the metal robot parts blocking the signal. A plastic box is transparent to radio waves.