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11-02-2009, 23:04

Kris Verdeyen Kris Verdeyen is offline

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Solving static electricity problems by grounding the frame

Has anyone given any thought to the idea of purposely inserting a (>100kΩ) resistor between the frame and ground so as to allow any static charge built up on the robot to bleed off harmlessly? I'm a little paranoid about frying a cRIO.

I honestly can't see a downside here (other than possible ineffectiveness) but then we aren't any worse off than we are now.

Kris

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