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From 10/06/2010 to 11/04/2010

11/04/2010

03:18 AM Task #1561 (Fixed): Email Gumstix about donation
Dan Shope

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
 

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