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From 10/20/2010 to 11/18/2010

11/18/2010

03:13 AM Task #1588 (Assigned): Loook @ Robostix AVR<->ARM Comms Implementation
Robostix (gumstix verdex + AVR) has a comms solution between two procs, bneuman recommends we check it out. Dan Shope
03:02 AM Task #1587 (Assigned): NanoRK Wireless Library
Max Buevich wrote the library, and it is open source. He is available for consult, and says he is better than the AVR... Dan Shope

11/16/2010

08:34 AM Bug #1517 (Fixed): Lower tolerance on baseplates
Dan Shope
08:34 AM Bug #1548 (Duplicate): Fix Encoder pinout on breakfly
Dan Shope
08:19 AM Bug #1585 (Fixed): Fix DS2786 Footprint
Currently pads are too far apart (top and bottom sides of the IC). Should be a 3x3mm package, currently modeled as a ... Dan Shope

11/11/2010

09:02 PM Revision f5456e68 (colonymech): Modified Back Plate: Two piece design, added holes
Alex Munoz

11/08/2010

05:16 PM Task #1561 (Fixed): Email Gumstix about donation
Response from Gumstix (in short, request denied):
Hi Christopher
Thanks for writing. As you may imagine, Gumsti...
Chris Mar
02:16 PM Task #1561: Email Gumstix about donation
Sent @ 2:15pm Monday 11/8. Will update when I hear back. Chris Mar

11/04/2010

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

11/02/2010

06:56 PM Revision 30ce0230 (colonymech): moved screw holes for contactBlock and bomMount
Alex Munoz

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
04:17 PM Revision d0c17e8c (scoutece): Accessory port silk did not match actual pinout, fixed some schemat...
Dan Shope

10/28/2010

10:46 PM Revision 7272736a (colonymech): Outer Cover now covers whole frame, added screw holes
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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
02:04 AM Revision 35a91374 (colonymech): Updated BOM labels with final missing components
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

10/20/2010

03:35 PM Revision 3c3e90c6 (scoutece): Centered hall effect sensor, broke out mag_inc and mag_dec pins
Dan Shope
01:24 PM Revision 304be10a (scoutece): Shortened encoder board, added more descriptive silk
Dan Shope
12:19 PM Revision e534bf1f (colonymech): Added specs for additional sensors
Dan Shope
04:35 AM Revision 20335492 (colonymech): Storage station now in parts for manufacturing. Added integrated ...
Dan Shope
04:32 AM Revision 7152a0c2 (scoutece): Updated charging board, added diagnostic magnetic encoder boards
Dan Shope
 

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