Re: state of art in shock mounting [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Amir Tahvildaran wrote:
> What are people using to shock mount electronics?
> 
> Right now I have a spring cushioned project box.  I wasn't sure if 
> springs were better than rubber grommets.  I guess you're just trying to 
> reduce large blows, right?  Its hard for me to imagine these chips 
> failing because of non-electrical jolts.

My electronics are mounted on a board, with one each mounted to the 
chassis with a hinge.  The other end has a spring that holds it up a 
little bit.  Works great, is compact and can take enormous shocks.

Keep in mind, the most important thing is to secure the heavy wires to 
the board, so that movement doesn't cause them to break joints on the 
electric components.

> How about batteries? shaken or stirred?

Shake'm baby.  In fact, secret analysis done on the Cromwell (without 
Steve's knowledge) indicates that he gets 0.0023% more run time because 
the batteries are so shaken up during a battle, thereby reducing the 
build up of salts on the battery plates.  Based on this knowledge, all 
future MAG vehicles will have shock "amplifiers" built into the battery 
box to increase runtime.  We're hoping to break the 0.01% barrier that 
has eluded researchers for decades.

        Frank P.