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frc-4931 / 2014

This repository was created by FRC Team 4931 before the 2014 FRC Kickoff, and is no longer being changed. However, we will keep this code available, as it is open source and free for any FRC team (or anyone else) to use per the license. Oh, this also has our public how-to's and links to resources.
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Build electronics test harness #23

Closed rhauch closed 10 years ago

rhauch commented 10 years ago

If we install all of the electronics (except for the battery) on removable boards (e.g., plexiglass), then the electronics can be assembled on a workbench before the mechanical work has been completed. Additionally, such an "electronics chassis" could actually be used by the programming team on a workbench, without needing to deal with the mechanical aspects.

But for this to work, we should have a test harness to which we can connect the various motors controllers (and other output controllers) so that we can (a) test the electronics, and (b) test the programming. For example, we might connect the wires from each motor controller on the electronic chassis to a light on the test harness.

The test harness should be on a board for easy transport and to keep wiring organized.

randej commented 10 years ago

There are two ways to do this: 1) Use the disabled mode from the driver station -- runs all the code, sensors, but doesn't run motors. Easy! 2) Hook 24 VDC light(s) to Talon's. One light goes bright both directions, two lights w/diodes would light one way vs. the other. I have 24VDC stack light we can try...

For #2, should still drop breaker size to motors to be safe.

rhauch commented 10 years ago

If we build the removable electronics board(s), then the only thing we need is some standin for the motors.

R-Schorr commented 10 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F37756455%2FCAD%2520Library.zip&session_token=NliIIZVNyhbA8eeWHI_Mumu5lWt8MTM4ODk2OTk0NUAxMzg4ODgzNTQ1 is a library for Autodesk Inventor if you need it

rhauch commented 10 years ago

Closing since this has been superseded by a new issue in the 2014 Design repository.