Thread: Need help with build a custom circuit for the backup battery
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Unread 15-12-2007, 12:32
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Re: Need help with build a custom circuit for the backup battery
Rudy,

1. I don't know about this year's rules as we have not seen them yet. Last year, you had to build exactly the circuit FIRST dictated. Most of us did not as we had technical concerns on that circuit's design.

2. You can not build anything for this year's robot until after 1/5/2008.

3. (according to last year's rules) You can use any 7.2V NiCAD battery pack for your robot. if it is discharging too fast, get a bigger capacity battery (amp-hour rating).

4. The 7.2V battery in the KOP last year would run a robot through at least one full day of competition (including pit operations). We would charge the battery overnight for the next day. Also (during build development), camera operation for 1-2 hours continuous is usually seen before you have to switch the battery. You have something seriously wrong if you can't last 2 minutes...

JMHO

Mike
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RI, South Florida Regional, 2012 - 2013

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