Difference between revisions of "FTC Hardware Tips and Techniques"

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* Tips and tricks
 
* Tips and tricks
 
* What can go wrong
 
* What can go wrong
  * Support that servo
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** Support that servo
 
* Battery management and electrical issues
 
* Battery management and electrical issues
  * Recharging batteries - get a quick charger
+
** Recharging batteries - get a quick charger
  * Watch for shorts
+
** Watch for shorts
 
* Lots others
 
* Lots others
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==

Revision as of 16:51, 3 September 2008

Owner

John DeLacy Assisted by Ian McBride

Goals

  • Get coaches started with the FTC mechanical and electrical components.
  • Highlight potential problems and pitfalls.

Schedule

  • Week of September 14.

Prerequisites

FTC Getting Started with C or FTC Getting Started with NXT G

Outline

  • Tips and tricks
  • What can go wrong
    • Support that servo
  • Battery management and electrical issues
    • Recharging batteries - get a quick charger
    • Watch for shorts
  • Lots others

Resources