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Unread 16-12-2010, 10:03
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Re: Warming up the batteries

I agree with all of the battery comments. You should be fine.

Two more aspects of cold ambient affecting FRC robots:

1. The first is if your robot utilizes latex tubing. Latex changes its springlike properties dramatically at low temps.

2. The second is to be sure that the ambient temp and/or robot temp is well above the dew point. The electronics, if cold, can condense moisture from the air and can make things interesting.

Regards,

Mike
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RI, South Florida Regional, 2012 - 2013

As easy as 355/113...