2009:Electrical 1.14.09

01.14.2009

Start time: 7:30

End time: 9pm

Members present: Michael, Rika, Crystal, Sean, Karen, Victor

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Tasks Completed:

• Discussed the pros and cons of mounting positions--transmission/chassis or hopper

Pros on Chassis --> (Over CIM motors)

• Better protection
• Less pain!!!
• More secure

Cons on all Chassis

• 3" marker limit - which makes our first design fail.
• Difficult access
• Less clearance and more cramming
• Difficult wiring
• Larger chance of shorts

Pros on Mounting on Hopper

• Lots of space
• Small chance of shorts because of space

Cons for Mounting on Hopper

• Weight concerning large guage wire
• If mounted on lexan, unstable
• If tipped, electronics could get damaged

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Tasks In Progress:

• Process on choosing mount locations-- Chassis or Hopper
  

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Tasks to Complete:

• Talk to Mechanical 1/2 for status on Chassis, do we still have a 3" limit? WE NEED DIMENSIONS.
  
• Aquire transmission dimensions
• Hybrid design..? Some on Chassis and some on Hopper?

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