Forum: Electrical
24-01-2004, 10:28
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,580
Re: wiring the optical sensor
The Brown Wire needs 12V+
The Blue Wire needs 0V (v-)
That powers the sensor
The black and white wires are the outputs.
Think of the sensor that as having a little "single pole double throw" relay...
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Forum: General Forum
15-05-2003, 17:47
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Replies: 8
Views: 856
I feel for you man. . .the rate of tuition...
I feel for you man. . .the rate of tuition increases seems way out of line.
I have a friend that used to work in admissions at Fordham. He often faced grim parents, upset at the price of tuition. ...
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Forum: Math and Science
18-04-2003, 12:11
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,253
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Forum: General Forum
15-04-2003, 14:42
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,116
FIRST should more clearly mandate light...
FIRST should more clearly mandate light visibility at the beginning of the season and then stick to it!
The challenge of the light placement should be looked at as just another "engineering...
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Forum: Math and Science
11-04-2003, 06:08
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,253
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Forum: General Forum
31-03-2003, 06:11
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,383
While we never could claim "KING" of...
While we never could claim "KING" of the hill. We learned at regionals that if we positioned ourselves sideways to an opponent, we were an immovable force on any surface.
It wasn't the worlds most...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
26-02-2003, 07:01
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,687
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Forum: Motors
23-02-2003, 10:24
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,629
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Forum: Robot Showcase
21-02-2003, 07:26
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Fair Enough. Now that we've competed in some...
Fair Enough. Now that we've competed in some mock competitions and I've seen the stack tumble down from the platform, I am inclined to agree even more.
Before that point, I thought it to be a more...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
18-02-2003, 06:50
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
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Forum: Technical Discussion
17-02-2003, 06:38
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Breaking the First Helical Gearset Gearboxes!
Thanks to Team 537, Sussex WI for two valuable services rendered
1) Staging the mock competition yesterday for nearby teams. It was a blast and we are all glad that you do this! It helps remind us...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
16-02-2003, 09:58
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,112
When do the jokes start about Lucas Electrical...
When do the jokes start about Lucas Electrical Systems?
Seriously though, cool robot! I am assuming that your strategy is to pick up the human created stack and maintain it for the rest of the...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
11-02-2003, 06:19
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
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Forum: Career
04-02-2003, 06:48
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,987
The use of animation in industry continues to...
The use of animation in industry continues to gain ground. Many companies want animations of proposed machines and/or devices to show customers in early stages of design review. Often, a project is...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
03-02-2003, 06:26
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,115
Not to hi-jack the thread, but if you see an...
Not to hi-jack the thread, but if you see an engineer with a small pinky ring - that engineer is probably Canadian and . . . . well, ask them what it means. I am neither a "real" engineer, nore...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
02-02-2003, 21:15
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,115
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Forum: Chit-Chat
02-02-2003, 20:27
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,115
It's not an issue of red tape or "what are...
It's not an issue of red tape or "what are they gonna do about it" it is a matter of asking because it is the right thing to do.
Like stepping aboard a boat or entering someone's home or taking a...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
02-02-2003, 09:56
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,115
The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is...
The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
01-02-2003, 19:52
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,115
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Forum: Pneumatics
23-01-2003, 06:48
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,089
While we are all aware of the *top secret*...
While we are all aware of the *top secret* "Magic Smoke" factories that produce that crucial component installed in every electrical and electronic device; few people are aware of the small "Homesick...
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Forum: General Forum
22-01-2003, 22:48
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Replies: 339
Views: 149,275
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Forum: Technical Discussion
21-01-2003, 06:39
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,730
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Forum: Technical Discussion
16-01-2003, 07:50
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,922
>>Don't underestimate the ability of a...
>>Don't underestimate the ability of a highly skilled technician with simple tools (and don't overestimate the ability of an unskilled fool with exotic tools!).
-Amen Brother!
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Forum: Technical Discussion
15-01-2003, 06:15
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,852
http://www.item.ca/products/
This is a good...
http://www.item.ca/products/
This is a good online catalog.
If you want to order some of this stuff call item-midwest at
262-363-4800. They are our team's main sponsor.
Through bolting is...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-01-2003, 11:39
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,852
we are using the extrusion system from...
we are using the extrusion system from "item" last year our bot was made almost entirely of the stuff (20x20) and was very robust and reliable.
"item" is known for its high quality and QC. Very...
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