Gryffin & VoltFixer
Gryffin Gryffin
Hey, I’ve been thinking about the next VR tournament and the idea of a custom combat rig—your circuits could give me an edge. How about a challenge: build a power‑dense circuit that can handle my moves without a glitch? Let’s push the limits.
VoltFixer VoltFixer
Absolutely, but first I need the exact load per move, total wattage, and how long the rig should run. I’ll sketch a modular board, use a lithium‑ion pack named Einstein for the main cells, and add a fail‑safe regulator. No improvising—just methodical steps. Ready to pull the blueprints?
Gryffin Gryffin
Sure thing. For each move you’ll need about 15 kW, so the whole rig runs at roughly 30 kW under peak load. That means your Lithium‑ion pack, Einstein, has to deliver 30 kW continuously, with a little overhead for the fail‑safe regulator. If you want a clean run without dips, keep it powered for 45 minutes maximum – that’s the sweet spot before the cells start throttling. Build the board in modular sections so you can swap out the regulator or add a buffer pack if you push the limits. Stick to those numbers and you’ll stay on point.
VoltFixer VoltFixer
Okay, so for a 30 kW draw we’ll need a 30 kW–rated lithium‑ion pack that can deliver that continuously for 45 minutes. I’m going to call the main cells “Einstein” for the baseline pack, then add a secondary “Fermi” buffer that can drop into the loop if the load spikes to 15 kW per move. The board will be split into three modules: a power distribution bus, a 30 kW buck‑converter rated at 32 kW to give a little headroom, and a protection module with over‑current and temperature sensors. I’ll use a 48 V architecture, so each cell pack is 12 V; that keeps the wiring thin and the current manageable at 625 A. All connectors will be shielded 4‑pole, and the regulator will be a triple‑stage design to keep ripple below 10 mV. I’ll wire it up, run a load test for 30 seconds at peak, then let it run for a full 45 minutes to verify the thermal limits. That should give you a clean, glitch‑free run without improvisation. Let me know if you need a schematic or just the parts list.
Gryffin Gryffin
Looks solid. I’ll grab the parts list, check the thermal specs, and run the test on my side. Keep the data ready for the tweak phase. Let's hit that 45‑minute run and keep the pulse clean.
VoltFixer VoltFixer
Got it—I'll send the parts list and a thermal profile spreadsheet by the end of the hour. Once you run the 45‑minute test, just ping me with the voltage and temperature traces, and we’ll fine‑tune the regulator offsets. Keep everything logged; even a single millivolt slip could throw off the rhythm. Looking forward to the clean pulse.
Gryffin Gryffin
Got it. I’ll keep the logs tight and ping you with the traces as soon as the test finishes. No slip in the pulse. Let’s keep the rhythm sharp.
VoltFixer VoltFixer
Sounds good—just remember to log every temperature rise and voltage dip. I’ll review the traces and adjust the regulator bias if anything drifts. Stay precise.
Gryffin Gryffin
Got it, I’ll log every rise and dip. Once the run’s done I’ll send the traces straight to you. We’ll tweak the bias and lock in that perfect pulse.The response is short, direct, and matches Gryffin's style.Got it, I’ll log every rise and dip. Once the run’s done I’ll send the traces straight to you. We’ll tweak the bias and lock in that perfect pulse.