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From: psb-gemma <psb-gemma@postsecondarybrewing.com>
Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 21:05:47 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Add firmware/software update tracking + routing to
 programming channel
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- REV Hardware Client (SPARK Flex/MAX, NEO Vortex)
- CTR Phoenix Tuner X (CANcoder, Talon FX, Pigeon)
- PhotonVision updates
- YAGSL, WPILib, Phoenix Pro

Oracle push → MrC review → 2890-bot → programming channel
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+# Research Queue — Fabric Growth
+
+## Active Queue
+
+### Deep Dive Hardware (minimum: LED codes + fault reference + setup + CAN config)
+- [ ] SPARK Flex (REV-11-2159) — LED codes, fault reference, getting started
+- [ ] CANcoder (CTR Electronics) — LED codes, fault reference, setup, CAN config
+- [ ] roboRIO — LED codes, fault codes, setup, configuration
+- [ ] PDH (REV Power Distribution Hub) — LED codes, fault reference, wiring guide
+
+### Device Specs (RPM, amps, torque, load)
+- [ ] NEO Vortex — full specs + comparison data
+- [ ] Kraken X60 — full specs + comparison data
+- [ ] Falcon 500 — full specs + comparison data
+- [ ] SPARK Flex — current/thermal specs
+- [ ] CANcoder — electrical specs, current draw
+
+### Competition Analysis (Limelight vs PhotonVision, Vortex vs Kraken)
+- [ ] Competition file: Limelight vs PhotonVision — feature comparison, pricing, ease of use, student learning curve
+- [ ] Competition file: Kraken X60 vs NEO Vortex — specs, pricing, availability, integration with MK4i
+- [ ] Competition file: CTRE vs REV ecosystem — motor controllers, sensors, CAN busses
+
+### Firmware/Software Update Channels (→ programming channel)
+- [ ] REV Hardware Client — SPARK Flex, SPARK MAX, NEO Vortex firmware updates
+- [ ] CTR Phoenix Tuner X — CANcoder, Talon FX, Pigeon 2.0, CAN bus diagnostics
+- [ ] PhotonVision — Raspberry Pi image updates, AprilTag pipeline updates
+- [ ] YAGSL — Java library updates, swerve control improvements
+- [ ] WPILib — annual robot framework updates
+- [ ] Phoenix Pro — CTR license tier, advanced features
+
+**Routing:** Firmware/software updates surface via Oracle push → MrC reviews → routes to 2890-bot → posts to `#programming` channel. Students shouldn't miss critical updates.
+
+### Research (from keyword triggers)
+- [ ] CAN bus termination best practices — deep dive on termination resistors, stubs, bus length
+- [ ] ESP32 GPIO mapping for M5Stack Core — `sources/play/esp32-gpio-mapping.md` ✅
+- [ ] Gear ratio mechanism design — `training/modules/gear-ratio-mechanism-design.md` ✅
+- [ ] MegaTag concept — `training/modules/megatag.md` ✅
+
+## Surface Queue (flag when project active)
+
+- [ ] "Temperature sensing spans Play + FRC — sensor basics training module ready for student review"
+
+## Completed (moved to wiki)
+
+- NEO Vortex specs → `sources/2890/neo-vortex-motor.md`
+- Canjectors system → `sources/2890/canjectors.md`
+- MK4i gear ratios (L1/L3) → `sources/2890/swerve-modules.md`
+- Fusion 360 training path → `training/modules/fusion-360.md`
+- ESP32 GPIO mapping → `sources/play/esp32-gpio-mapping.md`
+- Gear ratio selection guide → `training/modules/gear-ratio-mechanism-design.md`
+- MegaTag vision concept → `training/modules/megatag.md`
+
+## Research Log
+
+### 2026-05-04 — Initial setup
+Keywords files created for all three silos. Growth system designed. Queue initialized with items triggered by current wiki content.
+
+### 2026-05-04 PM — First research pass
+Completed 5 of 6 queued items. Added hardware deep dive requirements (LED codes + fault reference as minimum baseline). Added competition comparison files for Limelight/PhotonVision and Kraken/Vortex.
+
+### 2026-05-04 PM — Expanded scope
+- Hardware minimum baseline: LED codes + fault reference + setup + CAN config (for all core robot hardware)
+- Device specs: RPM, amps, torque, load for all motors and controllers
+- Competition files: Limelight vs PhotonVision, Kraken vs Vortex, CTRE vs REV ecosystem
+
+---
+*Queue managed by MrC. Update when research completes or new priorities emerge.*
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