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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... Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope

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)
Dan Shope

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/?...
Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
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. Chris Mar

10/24/2010

12:20 AM Task #1536 (Fixed): Add WhereUsed category to inventory db
Dan Shope
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. Dan Shope
11:43 PM Task #1511 (Fixed): Probes for small SMT parts
Created requisition for Treasurer on Officers project (as a general roboclub purchase) Dan Shope

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...
Chris Mar
05:05 AM Task #986 (Fixed): Charging Station Fuse
Dan Shope
05:05 AM Task #1468 (Fixed): Purchase storage bins for electrical and mechanical parts
Dan Shope
05:05 AM Bug #1482 (Fixed): Purchase equipment for surface mount soldering
Dan Shope
05:02 AM Task #1536 (Fixed): Add WhereUsed category to inventory db
used for important parts to aid in documenting usage Dan Shope

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... Dan Shope
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=...
Dan Shope
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...
Dan Shope
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...
Dan Shope
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. Dan Shope

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 Dan Shope

10/16/2010

03:58 PM Task #997 (Wontfix): Spec out microphone
Dan Shope
03:57 PM Enhancement #1469 (Fixed): Spring return on rocker pivot
Dan Shope
03:57 PM Task #1470 (Fixed): Design bending check parts
Dan Shope
11:54 PM Bug #1516 (Fixed): Test rocker switch for 4A sustained power
Scout & Charging station share same, Scout will pull 4A nominally Dan Shope

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_...
Dan Shope
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...
Dan Shope

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=...
Chris Mar
03:04 AM Task #1511 (Fixed): Probes for small SMT parts
Find small probes for checking SMT components (MLF, LGA, TSSOP, etc) Dan Shope

10/11/2010

12:27 AM Task #1494 (Assigned): Assembly Instructions
Update [[AssemblyInstructions]] with pictures for each step Dan Shope
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...
Dan Shope

10/10/2010

04:21 PM Task #1471 (Fixed): DFM Check on Breakfly
Dan Shope
04:21 PM Task #1471: DFM Check on Breakfly
Update: Passed DFM with flying colors!
https://www.freedfm.com/freedfm/0014266202718622/results/summary2.htm
Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope

10/09/2010

07:50 PM Bug #1491 (Fixed): Clean up BOM page
Updated
https://www.roboticsclub.org/redmine/projects/colonyscout/wiki/Integrated_BOM
Dan Shope
03:32 PM Bug #1491 (Fixed): Clean up BOM page
Has reference to ranging bom -- move this into old section. Dan Shope
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...
Dan Shope

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...
Dan Shope

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...
Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
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 ...
Dan Shope

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... Dan Shope
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=...
Dan Shope
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...
Dan Shope
03:12 AM Task #975 (Wontfix): Hood Buttons
Dan Shope
03:11 AM Task #1471 (Fixed): DFM Check on Breakfly
creater gerber files for Breakfly and check on freedfm.com Dan Shope
03:10 AM Task #1087 (Fixed): Design Breakfly
Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
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... Dan Shope
12:34 AM Task #817 (Fixed): Machine pivot blocks
Dan Shope
 

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