Musings from a FIRST Inspector for 2009

Mike Betts · #1 18-02-2009, 11:52

(14) Documentation for any compliance testing you did such as coefficient of friction for a sensor wheel or safety testing on a propeller system. Remember, it is your responsibility to prove to the inspector that everything is OK.

(15) A laptop loaded with your development system and your robot's software. If you must run the diagnostic window software to prove the version of software loaded on your robot, you may need to reload your application software.

(16) A multimeter to demonstrate that your frame is not grounded.

(17) A really big smile.

Mike

SuperBK · #2 18-02-2009, 12:30

I read that the camera case is grounded, so it has to be isolated. Does mounting it on the servo's of the pan and tilt assembly take care of that? Or should the pan and tilt assembly be isolated from the chassis too?
Brian

EricVanWyk · #3 18-02-2009, 14:57

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Originally Posted by SuperBK

I read that the camera case is grounded, so it has to be isolated. Does mounting it on the servo's of the pan and tilt assembly take care of that? Or should the pan and tilt assembly be isolated from the chassis too?
Brian

Even if it passes while stationary, it may connect when the robot accelerates. Be careful.

Wayne Doenges · #4 19-02-2009, 07:10

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For anyone taking the inspector quiz - don't fret. It's an "open book exam" and you've got 2 minutes per question with 15 questions. The primary goal is to ensure that you've read Section 8. If you've done a pre-read and are familiar with the organization of Section 8, you should be able to easily pass.

I am now certified, or is that certifiable?

I aced the test so anyone should be able to pass it.

Russ Beavis · #5 19-02-2009, 08:00

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Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges

I am now certified, or is that certifiable?

I aced the test so anyone should be able to pass it.

You are now, officially, a Certified Lunacy Inspector. White coats for everyone!

Russ

JimWright949 · #6 19-02-2009, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges

I am now certified, or is that certifiable?

I aced the test so anyone should be able to pass it.

I missed only question #12, I saw it and chuckled thinking it was a trick question, when did they change that one!

-Jim

Russ Beavis · #7 19-02-2009, 11:45

I believe that test.com randomly reorders the questions. What was #12 for you?

Russ

JimWright949 · #8 19-02-2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Russ Beavis

I believe that test.com randomly reorders the questions. What was #12 for you?

Russ

The Duct Tape one. Which was good for me to miss that question or I would have asked teams to remove it.

-Jim

Ed Sparks · #9 19-02-2009, 13:59

I'm officially a Certified Lunatic. I'll have my Straitjacket handy.

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