Finished returning all the gear back to the Hive!
We had a great time. Thanks to Elly, Russel, Alex and Franklin for all their help.
Rain put a damper on the usual fun setup but we got it done.
David (from Building Value) said everyone loved us and we are invited back next year.
He gave us a "free pass" for stuff at Building Value.
When at the Hive, he asked if we need more MDF. He has over 60 sheets currently. I said we may grab a couple.
Building Value gets LOTS of old wood, if someone is interested in reclaiming some, just let him know.
As far as PTDR, the gear kind of worked. There is some short between the two main circuits. If we plugged in both main lines it would trip the GFI. I'm thinking somewhere there is a hot/neutral short. Luckily we were able to run both racer lanes off one circuit since were were just running belt sanders. So we need to trace the second circuit for the short. We also had some trouble with one or two of the optics, Franklin thinks the yellow cables may be getting worn. Perhaps a replacement set? I've ordered some small plastic project boxes for the LED signs. They should be in next week.
We also need to think about weatherproofing the electronics. There was water dripping from the vertical dual master power switches onto the main panel. (Not good). I felt a "tingle" a few times while I was running the races. At a minimum we should have some cover to protect the top surface from rain exposure so it doesn't fill up with water. 😳
I would love to make a master connector so we don't have to fiddle with an instrument screwdriver to connect things together. Best setup would be to never have to open the large metal enclosure. I'll do some digging.
We need to get some more ProMod racers constructed. Although it was nice to run without safety fencing (the sanders just bounced around the side rails so I felt it was OK)I think the crowds like the "danger" of the big boys.
We also had an idea for some onboard lights for the racers so they would look cooler at night. I mentioned setting them on fire and screaming down the track, would a great way to end the event. 🔥 Hey, they had fire dancers there, so fire can be fun. We could jam a road flare in each racer.
I'm a bit tired now, so we didn't fully organize things at the Hive. If you need to move anything, just let us know where you moved it to.
Good times,
Brad
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Thanks,
Brad