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This is human error - at least you can see that you got an issue. Marie |
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Certainly we have some more work to do. I appreciate all the feedback. Keep it coming.
It's very tight on the kitbot. Wire looks so much smaller when it is a line on a schematic. We are trying to get all the connectors and the components right for the SolidWorks Electrical KOP. So many pins, so many connectors. |
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Thank you for comment. I am used to dealing with robots that have control boxes - but I am learning all the fun parts to the FRC Control system.
The process to download and install SolidWorks Electrical is a bit more complicated than SolidWorks. Install SolidWorks first. 1 serial number installs SolidWorks, Simulation, PhotoView 360, SolidWorks Motion, CircuitWorks (imports IDF, PADS). With SolidWorks Electrical, follow the download instructions in the email. We are providing SolidWorks Electrical through a secure file transfer site. You are sent the username and password and number of activations. Once installed, there will be 2 icons on your desktop, one for SolidWorks Electrical Schematic and one for SolidWorks (the one you know and love). When you install SolidWorks Electrical, an Add In becomes available inside of your SolidWorks. You must Add In SolidWorks Electrical 3D to SolidWorks. Control Systems single line and multiline schematics start with SolidWorks Electrical Schematic, not SolidWorks. |
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It's important the teams know what the errors are in the current electrical model, so they don't try to wire it "like the picture" and blow the PD board or something.
Here is a list of errors in the wiring in no particular order: -There are two cRIO components, and they are wired together -No power to cRIO -No power to Analog Breakout -Signal Light is not plugged in -All three versions of the ESCs (i.e. all speed controllers) are present, you should choose one set for the model, not have all 3 chosen and visible -No power to DLink (also no power to converter) -Battery bypasses main breaker and feeds into the 12v output on the PD board That's why we beta test! All of that being said, I can't wait to sink my teeth into Electrical, it makes virtual wiring look really nice. |
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Thank you TJ for finding these issues. We will take the SolidWorks Electrical KOP down, fix the issues and create a Beta 2 SolidWorks Electrical KOP.
Teams can still download SolidWorks Electrical and review tutorials and the installation process. But we want to do what is right - every one of the control components contains alot of information. We have to make certain they are defined electrically correct - its like making a spec sheet come alive. Thank you for everyone who has provided feedback for beta 1. Marie |
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Are there any updates on this? I noticed a little while back the download link was pulled. For a while it said that a Beta 2 was being created, now, there is no mention of it.
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I wasn't on CD when this thread first came around and since it was already necro'd, I figure I'll add to this particular posting...
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Working on beta 2 this summer to be ready for the Fall. Some components have not been defined yet.
You can apply for a SolidWorks sponsorship now for the next season at www.solidworks.com/first. You receive SolidWorks and SolidWorks Electrical software now. |
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