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Re: Field Issues

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Originally Posted by rsisk View Post
Mark, can you explain this entry in more detail?
What he means is: The 12 Volt WAGO output at the end of the PDB supplies the 12-5V converter, which then powers the radio.

At NJ we saw many teams powering the 5V converter from regular 12 V breakered connections, and several powering their radio from the 5V PDB output. All bad.

As for week 1 problems, as a spectator I can say there were FAR fewer problems than in recent memory. FIRST seems to have done their homework this year. Of course it helps to have Pete K as the FTA...
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