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Unread 16-03-2010, 07:55
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On to my 16th year in FRC
FRC #0696 (Circuit Breakers)
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Rookie Year: 2002
Location: Glendale, CA
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Power your Classmate PC with this cable
After reading about the extensive problems with teams' Classmate PC's dying, and anticipating a greater problem as the season goes on, I have developed a simple solution that I am happy to make available to all teams who wish to purchase it. Pictured below, this cable plugs into a standard FRC robot battery, and provides a fused cigarrette-lighter socket to plug a power inverter into. This adapter cable can be used with an inverter to re-charge the Classmate PC when an outlet is not available (such as in the pre-match lineup). It is also quite useful for scouting teams in the stands, and outdoor demonstrations.

Purchasing will be handled through RobotWires.com. Orders placed today, and tomorrow should arrive in time for teams competing at Week 4 events.

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Teacher/Engineer/Machinist - Team 696 Circuit Breakers, 2011 - Present
Mentor/Engineer/Machinist, Team 968 RAWC, 2007-2010
Technical Mentor, Team 696 Circuit Breakers, 2005-2007
Student Mechanical Leader and Driver, Team 696 Circuit Breakers, 2002-2004