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Today I started on the gut-and-cut process of the electronics system. We are doing this for two main reasons:
1. It looks very messy, and 5 ft wiring is not needed in a box that is 1 foot on its longest axis.
2. Thin wires that are close together act similar to toaster wires or even a solid-fueled rocket ignition.
To begin this process, I stripped an unused power cord. These wires inside the cord are thicker and better insulated so they would suit better.
Before, I notice that the usb connections would have all of the phidgets boards sticking up in the air, so to solve this problem I am planning on screwing in the phidgets to a piece of plywood. This would also allow me to have connections that are no longer than 5 inches inside of the case. My planned layout to the board is near exact to the most recent electrical diagram posted on this page.
I believe that next class I can finish the new circuitry quickly with no problem.
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