View Single Post
  #13   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 08-12-2014, 16:43
coolhandluke811's Avatar
coolhandluke811 coolhandluke811 is offline
Registered User
FRC #0811
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Pepperell, MA
Posts: 52
coolhandluke811 will become famous soon enough
Re: Introducing a New Modular Control Board System

Quote:
Originally Posted by nuclearnerd View Post

PS - Have you considered making "vertical mount" modules? You could probably get two victors (or 4 of the new design) onto a single module if they were supported "on edge".
At the top of the page you can see how to easily fit 2 new controllers onto 1 mount.

I think the attached image shows what you are trying to describe.

Issue #1: Wires extending out of the bottom create slight wiring complexities and add required height. A possible work around would be do drill out holes for routing the wires immediately to the sub-level.

Issue #2: Coupling 4 controllers like this so close can create heat problems. Its possible to use heat shielding or insulating. But this is at your own risk and should contact Vex or CRE before trying this.

Issue #3: Wiring all those wires can become complex.

Still doable. Proposed alternative to better use the 3rd spacial dimension:
In the videos you can see how to double the Cells back to back.
-Mount 12 cells in a 2x3 grid back to back.
-On one side mount the Power Distribution Panel to 6 cells. (or whatever you want)
-On the other side mount up to 12 of the new motor controllers, or whatever the robot needs/your heart desires.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Assembly of T811 with 4 vertical victor SP.jpg
Views:	146
Size:	274.4 KB
ID:	17569  
Reply With Quote