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Re: No auto-resetting fuses on Spikes?
I have never understood why spikes have fuses. They are already current protected by the PD board with an auto resetting breaker. Furthermore, I have (outside of FIRST) used a spike to switch 40A+ with no issue. I personally like the idea of downgrading the auto resetter in the PD board to a 10A or 15A. At least this way the system will give you warning that a mechanism is drawing too much power with a temporary shut down rather than a "oh too bad, no more using that function for the rest of the match, better luck next time!" blown fuse.
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50 years from now, the FRC will still be waiting and hoping for a water game. That's my prediction. - TheBoulderite [more] 
05-02-2013, 00:50
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