Shock Absorbers for the electrical system

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by JBotAlan

Holy cow! I don't think there's anything anyone could design to protect the electronics from a fast bump traversal

Oh sure there is. After all, there are applications where the electronics must survive shock loads far in excess of what FRC might see.

My opinion is that things like fasteners and connections will be more of a worry.

Nonetheless, testing has convinced 1676 to mount the electronics to a relatively stiff plate, and provide some shock-mounting of that plate relative to the frame. In addition, all connections will be mechanically secured (over and above the existing frictional retention) and screws (e.g., Jaguar, Victor) will have blue Loctite or similar. Wiring will be carefully managed and fastened tightly to rigid supports - very little will be left dangling in mid-air.

I would be fascinated to hear what actions other teams are taking or considering in this regard.


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