Activity
From 10/03/2010 to 11/01/2010
11/01/2010
- 04:18 PM Bug #1547 (Assigned): Fix Encoder pinout on breakfly
- Breakfly encoders 2 & 3 have completely different pinouts. These should be changed to match or at least be mirror ima...
- 04:18 PM Bug #1548 (Duplicate): Fix Encoder pinout on breakfly
- Breakfly encoders 2 & 3 have completely different pinouts. These should be changed to match or at least be mirror ima...
10/27/2010
- 03:30 PM Bug #1516 (Fixed): Test rocker switch for 4A sustained power
- Tested
15 minutes @ 9V & 4A
10 minutes @ 9V & 5A
All tests passed (no heating, smoke, etc)
10/25/2010
- 06:10 PM Bug #1531: Replace obsolete Quad NPN
- Dual NPN, 500mA carrying current, 5V Base, Cheap
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/NXP-Semiconductors/BC817DS115/?... - 11:12 AM Bug #1531: Replace obsolete Quad NPN
- All the quad NPN transistors I can find (in a SOIC-16 package) are end of life/obsolete. Digikey/Mouser don't carry a...
- 11:05 AM Bug #1531: Replace obsolete Quad NPN
- Good catch. We are replacing this part: http://www.newark.com/fairchild-semiconductor/mmpq3904/bipolar-transistor-qua...
- 03:10 AM Bug #1531: Replace obsolete Quad NPN
- Both parts on this page are NPN/PNP...they have two of each, not 4 NPN.
10/24/2010
- 12:20 AM Task #1536 (Fixed): Add WhereUsed category to inventory db
- 11:44 PM Task #978: System Wiring
- Wiring lengths all calculated and recorded, with appropriate gauges and connectors. Needs to be tested on rev5 build.
- 11:43 PM Task #1511 (Fixed): Probes for small SMT parts
- Created requisition for Treasurer on Officers project (as a general roboclub purchase)
10/23/2010
- 02:31 PM Task #1511: Probes for small SMT parts
- If we only get one of these, we should get this one:
SET MICROTIP TEST PROBE SMD : http://search.digikey.com/scripts... - 05:05 AM Task #986 (Fixed): Charging Station Fuse
- 05:05 AM Task #1468 (Fixed): Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
- 05:05 AM Bug #1482 (Fixed): Purchase equipment for surface mount soldering
- 05:02 AM Task #1536 (Fixed): Add WhereUsed category to inventory db
- used for important parts to aid in documenting usage
10/21/2010
- 05:33 PM Bug #1533 (Fixed): Resize drill holes for USB Mini B
- USB Mini B connector does not fit on the Scoutfly boards properly - rectangular leads at the bottom into a small dril...
- 02:20 AM Task #1468: Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
- These might be good for mechanical parts
http://www.amazon.com/Stack--CB-12-Clear-12-Bin-Organizer/dp/B000M2WVT4/ref=... - 02:18 AM Task #1468: Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
- Buy bins to match our current system:
"We have (4) of these StackOn 27 drawer organizers ($15.88)":http://www.amaz... - 02:14 AM Bug #1531 (Fixed): Replace obsolete Quad NPN
- Found replacement part for Quad NPN transistor on Scoutfly
http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=512-MM... - 12:51 AM Enhancement #1530 (Assigned): Create roboclub demo
- Create a demo-able Scout platform sitting in the club ready to go for tours, etc.
10/17/2010
- 08:56 AM Bug #1517 (Fixed): Lower tolerance on baseplates
- Clearance on pivot block hole and BOM mounts is too close for manufacturing
10/16/2010
- 03:58 PM Task #997 (Wontfix): Spec out microphone
- 03:57 PM Enhancement #1469 (Fixed): Spring return on rocker pivot
- 03:57 PM Task #1470 (Fixed): Design bending check parts
- 11:54 PM Bug #1516 (Fixed): Test rocker switch for 4A sustained power
- Scout & Charging station share same, Scout will pull 4A nominally
10/14/2010
- 09:34 AM Task #1514: Powdercoating from Electro-kote
- Chassis Options
$12.99 "Black textured":http://powderbuythepound.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=46_122&products_... - 09:23 AM Task #1514 (Wontfix): Powdercoating from Electro-kote
- Used http://www.electro-kote.com/ this summer with NREC -- see if they'll paint our parts for free
Do black on eve...
10/13/2010
- 03:05 PM Task #1511: Probes for small SMT parts
- From Digikey:
SMD TEST TWEEZERS W/DMM PLUG 48" : http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=... - 03:04 AM Task #1511 (Fixed): Probes for small SMT parts
- Find small probes for checking SMT components (MLF, LGA, TSSOP, etc)
10/11/2010
- 12:27 AM Task #1494 (Assigned): Assembly Instructions
- Update [[AssemblyInstructions]] with pictures for each step
- 11:49 PM Task #1431: Spec front air filter foam
- This material (in several layers) may work
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/200307152/Stiff_Mesh.html
larger lis...
10/10/2010
- 04:21 PM Task #1471 (Fixed): DFM Check on Breakfly
- 04:21 PM Task #1471: DFM Check on Breakfly
- Update: Passed DFM with flying colors!
https://www.freedfm.com/freedfm/0014266202718622/results/summary2.htm - 04:20 PM Task #1471: DFM Check on Breakfly
- Submitted to freedfm.com. I accidently submitted the bottom silkscreen as well (which is blank) and had to select "tw...
10/09/2010
- 07:50 PM Bug #1491 (Fixed): Clean up BOM page
- Updated
https://www.roboticsclub.org/redmine/projects/colonyscout/wiki/Integrated_BOM - 03:32 PM Bug #1491 (Fixed): Clean up BOM page
- Has reference to ranging bom -- move this into old section.
- 12:18 AM Task #1425: Find new battery supplier
- Battery is out of stock until December 10, 2010 (according to email from sales@ on 10-08-2010)
http://www.batteryspa...
10/08/2010
- 12:56 AM Enhancement #1485 (Fixed): Viability of switching Gyros (larger range, faster, cheaper, smaller)
- New gyro from SparkFun ($7.95/ea)
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9445
Available ch...
10/05/2010
- 03:02 PM Bug #1482 (Fixed): Purchase equipment for surface mount soldering
- *Need new tweezers (antimagnetic, fine tip)*
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=EROP7S... - 02:10 AM Task #1480 (Wontfix): Find red Powder Coating
- purchase red http://powderbuythepound.com/catalog/images/candyredweb.jpg powder coat, or find out if Jason Meredith i...
- 12:32 AM Task #1471: DFM Check on Breakfly
- The Sparkfun tutorial is a good start. Look at http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/tutorial_info.php?tutorials_id=109 st...
- 11:35 PM Task #1478 (Assigned): BOM Send/Receive Functions
- develop a function for parsing input using the Sharp 38khz protocol
code is running on the ATMega128RFA1. Consult ...
10/04/2010
- 06:32 AM Task #1468: Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
- Labels are purchased, waiting to buy the bins -- found (3) 27 drawer organizers in roboclub. Cleaning up and using fo...
- 12:56 AM Task #1468: Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
- Also purchase (laser) printable labels
"8000ct (0.5"x1.75"), white":http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G4JRMA/ref=... - 12:39 AM Task #1468 (Fixed): Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
- Circuit boards have 100+ unique parts, 20-30 (small) parts for mechanical and sensors
(QTY 2) 44 bins, large and s... - 03:12 AM Task #975 (Wontfix): Hood Buttons
- 03:11 AM Task #1471 (Fixed): DFM Check on Breakfly
- creater gerber files for Breakfly and check on freedfm.com
- 03:10 AM Task #1087 (Fixed): Design Breakfly
- 02:12 AM Task #1470 (Fixed): Design bending check parts
- Layout (flat) tools for checking the bend profile of the baseplates and other bent parts. Should be cut from 0.63" TH...
- 02:06 AM Task #1431: Spec front air filter foam
- This might be too dense, but is easy to cut and available at craft stores, etc. We shouldn't have too many thermal ov...
- 02:03 AM Enhancement #1469 (Fixed): Spring return on rocker pivot
- Design a few concept methods of spring return. Emphasis on very simple, low part count, and cost. Must be <$1 assembl...
- 12:34 AM Task #817 (Fixed): Machine pivot blocks
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