Thread: [FTC]: Homebrew Power Distribution Module
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[FTC]: Homebrew Power Distribution Module
Hi there,

We have some Anderson Powerpole power distribution blocks (the old version of this: https://powerwerx.com/8-position-pow...ribution-block)

We also have a couple of unused powered USB hubs.

For an offseason demo FTC robot, would it be reasonable to add a 12V-to-5V converter to step down the voltage from a battery (using something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Nextrox-Conver.../dp/B00A71CMDU) to power the hub, and then just connect our ZTE speed to the hub along with any motor controllers?

I don't really want to dump $90 more into a PDM when we can hack something together for much cheaper. What am I missing?

We have several old Hitechnic motor controllers, so are thinking about making some small demo robots using our spare (unused) Core Legacy Modules.
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