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AKA: Jin Lem
FRC #0069 (HYPER ROBOTICS)
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Re: putting auto-reset breakers on spikes in 2012

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Originally Posted by Tristan Lall View Post
I don't even think this one is worth arguing (this year); it's pretty clear that replacing the fuse is explicitly a modification (this year).

I doubt that adding a 20 A or smaller Snap Action VB3 breaker would cause any ill effects in an FRC application, so this is definitely something that we should have FIRST address for next year. I think I'll run this by IFI, though, to see if they actually care. If it's fine by them, maybe FIRST will relent.
Concluding to http://www.vexrobotics.com/products/.../217-0220.html
" Ideal for 2 independent solenoids, light, pumps.
Design will accept auto-resetting circuit breaker.
Compact design.
"
It should work if I replace the 20amp with a 20amp auto-resetting circuit breaker

Just wanted to know if there is any first rules about this or any feed back from other teams is appreciated
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