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dartmadness

13-02-2009 14:48

peltier module legal?

I'm wondering if using peltier modules is legal I can't seem to find anything saying its not so I believe it is.

EricH

13-02-2009 14:54

Re: peltier module legal?

Why are you using it? That might help you determine legality. Also, does it fit the cost rules?

David Brinza

13-02-2009 15:35

Re: peltier module legal?

Is your robot serving cold beverages? ;)

Do you have an overheating issue with motors, Jaguars or Victors?

Maybe a shape memory alloy mechanism?

I guess it's technically a custom circuit. If you put a 20A breaker and it costs less than $400, it's probably OK.

Follow the flow chart at the end of Section 8 of the Game Manual and see where you end up...

Elgin Clock

13-02-2009 16:12

Re: peltier module legal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Brinza (Post 820092)

Follow the flow chart at the end of Section 8 of the Game Manual and see where you end up...

Make sure you are using a copy of the latest flowchart btw!
There was an update early on to that.

IndySam

13-02-2009 16:46

Re: peltier module legal?

Last years discussion

David Brinza

13-02-2009 18:46

Re: peltier module legal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndySam (Post 820133)

Last years discussion

I'm not sure whether this made it to FIRST Q&A last year (as Al Skierkiewicz suggested). However, the GDC has often stated that prior year's rules may not apply this year.

Al Skierkiewicz

18-02-2009 08:35

Re: peltier module legal?

My comments from previous years apply...http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...07&postcount=7
Of special note is the "why do you need it?

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