[James Juncker]

First the test only requires the resistance across your frame to be above 3k ohms

Secondly from what I've learned from the team the short was caused by an old unused LED controller that became grounded to the already charged chassis, which led to the heat and fire

Thirdly the battery had been removed (or disconnected unsure) from the robot before being Taken off of the field after seen smoking on the field

And finally it was definitely a dry chemical extinguisher, the residue was swept and vacuumed up immediately following the incident, but multiple fire extinguishers were brought over to aid the fire, the first extinguisher had its safety pin break off when someone attempted to pull it rendering the extinguisher useless increasing the time it took to extinguish the flames.

I would like to congratulate the team however on successfully redoing most of their robot as well as getting their shooting back up and rinning! A great turn around for them after an incident like that. Go team!


2012 - member of 2834
2013 - electrical and mechanical function
2014 - driver, mechanical, and drivetrain
2015 - driver, drivetrain, mechanical knot tying
2016 - captain, mechanical, drivetrain