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Unread 02-03-2009, 10:22
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Re: Field Static Solutions

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
My suspicion is that the power connector on the gaming adapter is not made for vibration. A hard hit to the airlock or field border or even robot to robot, could potentially interupt the power connection. It may take some time for the adapter to start sending or reboot on bad collisions.
Perhaps a mandatory dab of hot glue?

We have not had any issues with power connections during hard hits on our practice machine, though.
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