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Originally Posted by Greg Marra
While we're talking about electrical stuff...
I am a big fan of the 2005 Power Distribution Block Thing made by IFI. I would love to see them return to bring simplicity back to robots' electrical systems.
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I inquired about the Power Distribution block at the NYC Regional and if it will it ever make a comeback the answer coming from the horses mouth (IFI) was most probably not due to the loss of money in making the product (not enough buying the product retail wise) they do agree that it was a well crafted product that made wiring a robot simple it just cost too much to manufacture it and have no one buy it.
And I know there are plenty other threads concerning this but while I already went off the topic already for all those who are wondering if the RC will change - Also coming from the horses mouth (IFI) more than likely......... not. They are happy with its current size and dimensions and why change something that works perfectly. However when ever the ancient DB9 Port is completely extinct then start looking for a new RC configuration but until then don't hold your breath =).
While Loctite is a good answer to keeping almost any screw in place I would not use a whole lot of it b/c like many have said it will need to be taken apart someday. I'm pretty sure they're other solutions out there. Maybe instead of using Loctite do some test with some crazy glue. While it's not strong enough as loctite it should get the job done and be able to be undone with just a little bit of heat.
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Past FIRST Robotics Events that I proudly volunteered at:
FLL: NY State Competition '03
FRC: NYC Remote Kickoff '04 & NYC Regionals '04-'15 ,'10-'13 & NJ Regionals '06-'10, Finger Lakes Regional '09 & SBPLI Regional '08-'15 and the World Championship in '05 (Galileo Field) '07 (Newton Field) '09 (Practice Fields Attendant / FTA(A)), CeBIT Convention in '04 & NextFEST in '06 both held @ the Javitts Center, Monty Madness '07-'10, Panda-monium '08, B.Eruption '08 & '09, Ramp Riot '08, PARC '09 & '10, BR^2 '09 & Wol. Inv. '09 -'15
2015 FIRST Robotics Off Season Events that I hope to volunteer at:
Where is Wolcott Invitational
2015 FIRST Robotics Events that I will be volunteering at:
SBPLI Reg. & Championships
Volunteer Resume:
Alt & Lead Team Queuer, Field Repair/Reset, Field Setup/Breakdown, Spare Parts Attendant, Field Power Controller/Score Keeper, Co-Emcee & Official Scorer, Control System Advisor, FIRST Tech Advisor Assistant & recently Practice Field Attendant.