Hi, I am here in Alameda with Jason Wong, our central count firmware expert and Computer Engineering wiz. He is noticing that the AccuVote-OS CC with AccuFeeder IR connectors are getting interference from the florescent lights. He says that he's had experience with IR and florescent light interference before when he built his a robot that used IR for communications. The IR transmitter/receiver on the back of the AccuVote-OS is not covered properly and getting stray light from the lights. The symptoms are that the feeder won't operate/run because it cannot get the proper commands from the AccuVote. Depending on the how of the feeder is set up and location of the overhead lights, these symptoms may be intermittent. The Fix (LOL) Jason has developed a AccuBlack paper. Take a 2 inch square piece of paper and color it, on BOTH sides, completely black with a Sharpie (ask TO for the one in his sock). The black color will absorb ambient light. Remove the AccuFeed out tray, this will give you access to the rear of the AccuFeed. On the bottom left hand side of the rear of the AccuFeed, you will see 2 screws attaching the IR receiver to the AccuFeed frame. Attach the AccuBlack paper (black side facing the AccuVote, other side facing you) to the 2 screws. This should basically block the IR transmitter and receiver from you and the overhead lights. Photos of the AccuBlack paper and the installation are included. rob chen reporting for Jason "McGuiver" Wong
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