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Unread 23-03-2015, 07:29
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Re: Wireless Packet Drop during competition

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.
We had ONLY the Dlink on the VRM radio power rail.... so we're pretty sure that wasn't an issue. However, we did realize too late that our orange status light was not connected correctly. It was plugged into the VRM instead of the Roborio...so the FRC volunteers were'nt catching it as it was happening.

We will certainly check the fuses and other connections very carefully. Also, we're planning on backing off the PWM level to the drive motors to maybe help prevent possible brownouts

Fortunately, we were able to scrape together enough money for a second regional... so maybe these suggestions will put us in a better spot next week. I didn't think to grab a screenshot of the log before bagging the robot, but may try on Thursday at check in. If so, I'll post it then.

Thanks a bunch for all the good feedback!