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Re: There was an explosion!!! (URGENT! TODAY IS BAG AND TAG!)

you should post a picture of your all your electronics with a focus on the damage you see.

If there was a spark or popping in your Victor 888 you should disconnect from your electronics board and not use it again. inspect it for burn marks and a burnt electronics smell.

Like others have mentioned, if its your first time working with FRC electronics you should know that shavings of any conductive material like aluminum and steel WILL destroy your electronics once powered causing unexpected but disastrous results. if one victor has failed you MUST check all of your equipment as it likely been exposed to other metal shavings..

Use a compressor or a compressed air can to clean off all your electronics internally and begin forming a plan to purchase new speed controllers.

Even if today is bag and tag day you can form a plan to replace these components ASAP and use the withholding allowance to not pack your electronics board with the rest of your robot. this will allow you time to focus on recovering from your dilemma before your first regional.

ALSO: if u need a replacement today.. find the nearest teams around you and see if they would lend/sell you their Victors or Jaguars or Talons today!
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