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Control Board Test Fitting
08-02-2017 10:49
noahcameroHi, my team was considering mounting our electrical system similarly, so we wondering what problems can come from mounting vertically? Also, what advice would you give in order to minimize those problems?
08-02-2017 10:52
flemdogmillionThis is so neat it makes me cry a little.
08-02-2017 11:00
Jimmy Nichols|
Hi, my team was considering mounting our electrical system similarly, so we wondering what problems can come from mounting vertically? Also, what advice would you give in order to minimize those problems?
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08-02-2017 11:01
Jimmy Nichols
08-02-2017 11:35
T8PineappleSam
This looks incredible! Not only is everything in place but there are labels everywhere: labels on the wires, labels on the PDP, labels on the motors, and even labels on the tubing.
If I may ask, what are the blue things surrounding the tubing and the gray 'restraints' holding the wires in the place? Additionally, how accessible are the wires in the case of electrical failure?
08-02-2017 11:36
ToddF
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Hi, my team was considering mounting our electrical system similarly, so we wondering what problems can come from mounting vertically? Also, what advice would you give in order to minimize those problems?
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08-02-2017 11:52
GeeTwo
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Going vertical gives one huge benefit: less problems with metal swarf falling into the components and causing shorts.
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08-02-2017 12:16
Jimmy Nichols
This looks incredible! Not only is everything in place but there are labels everywhere: labels on the wires, labels on the PDP, labels on the motors, and even labels on the tubing. If I may ask, what are the blue things surrounding the tubing and the gray 'restraints' holding the wires in the place? Additionally, how accessible are the wires in the case of electrical failure? |
08-02-2017 13:18
GeeTwo
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The blue restraint is just sprial wrap designed for organizing/protecting wires and tubing. It comes in Various sizes. I bought it from McMaster Carr, I'm sure you can get it elsewhere, but they had the colors we wanted.
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08-02-2017 14:41
noahcamero|
This is only the second time in 15 years we have mounted vertically, the first time was only a couple items.
The big thing I was concerned about was making sure everything would stay where we wanted it. That's why we went with the wire way this year versus Zip Ties and anchors. Wire way gives us more freedom in adding or removing vs. having to cut or leave loose the zip ties and have saggy wires. No one likes saggy wires. The PDP, Breaker, and gyro are bolted on to the panel, the wire way is adhesive backed, and everything else is attached via velcro. I also think it needs to be the right design to go vertical. This years robot design made it the obvious choice for us. |
Yesterday 09:55
beijing_strbowI wish our control board looked this good. Last year ours was frequently called a "rats nest," and while it's better this year it's still not good.
Yesterday 11:13
Jimmy NicholsSometimes that is just how it works out. Ours was towards the rats nest spectrum also because of the little room that was given for the controls. This year we made the effort.
Yesterday 12:25
D_PriceThe really big thing that my team has seen when mounting vertically is on a long qualification day the constant pushing, running into, and jostling of the robot could work some of the connections loose or the mounting screws/tape loose. Always check the connections and mounting pieces to make sure they are secure before and after the match.
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Hi, my team was considering mounting our electrical system similarly, so we wondering what problems can come from mounting vertically? Also, what advice would you give in order to minimize those problems?
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