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Re: pic: Team #4539 Wired up and ready to go

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Originally Posted by droswell View Post
Looks good - just needs some LEDs!

We used some of the small fans that have come in previous years kits (1.5" of so) and mounted them right to the top of the compressor. It really made a difference in terms of cooling. Might be worth putting one on to extend the life of your compressor. Just a thought.

Congrats on the progress!
They are literally working on the lights right now! That is an obvious priority!

As for the compressor and overheating, we will be using pneumatics very little on this robot. During practice last night, the compressor would turn on about once every 15 seconds (when doing what we do with no defense) and would run for 3 seconds before it was full. We only have one air tank so it fills fast. We ran for a solid hour and the compressor was barely warm. A fan might not be a bad idea just to circulate some of that air though. It's an easy add.

Chief-
We are bummed to not compete with you again this year as well. You guys left us! We will have to swing over to see how things are on your half as well. As for the chain, buying the Dark Soul chain break from the DDM website that someone on CD recommended a few months ago is a life saver. If anyone uses #25 chain it is a must have!
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Team #4539
2015- Lake Superior Regional #1 Captain and Semifinalist (3276 & 4845)
Quality Award Sponsored by Motorola
1st Place Junkyard Robot
2015- 10,000 Lakes Regional #3 Captain and Quarterfinalist (1816 & 3081)
2014- Lake Superior Regional #4 Captain and Semifinalist (3755 & 3277)
1st Place Junkyard Robot
2013- FIRST Championship Newton Division Judges Award
Lake Superior Regional Finalists(3276 & 3277), Rookie All-Star Award, Highest Seeded Rookie Award, Most Creative Junkyard Robot Award
Team #3276
2012- Lake Superior Regional Quarterfinalist (3755 & 1816)
2011- 10,000 Lakes Regional Semifinalist (141 & 3082)
2010- 10,000 Lakes Regional Rookie Inspiration Award
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