Mitch Perzichilli

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@RussoHockey Nick was on the espn trade show earlier and said he was coming to help the Wild, “get over the hump.” Can you ask Billy what hump Nick is talking about? ;)

Guerin on Nick Foligno: "We tried getting nick times before, so I guess fourth time the charm."

@RussoHockey Apple autocorrect got many on this one!

#mnwild acquire Jeff PETRY 😡 (sorry for the fat fingered typo) from Florida for a 7th rounder

@RussoHockey @AnthonyLaPanta @TalkNorthPod Do the Wild plan to sign Rieger Lorenz after his season at Denver concludes? Thanks!

Questions for @AnthonyLaPanta and me for today’s pod, fire away. 🚨Next live Worst Seats in the House @TalkNorthPod is March 9 at 7 pm at Elsie’s! We hope to see you there!🚨

@RussoHockey @TalkNorthPod @AnthonyLaPanta How’s the liver? Fun gatherings after each night? Also, any player that you may have gained more appreciation for watching them in this Olympics?

Questions for a @TalkNorthPod tomorrow, fire away. I’ll be chatting with #mnwild assistant GM and USA Hockey’s Chris Kelleher in lieu of @AnthonyLaPanta

@RussoHockey @AO_USA_7 @TalkNorthPod I bet 99% of the people on here like you Mike. Just remember that the 1% make a lot of noise and don’t really matter in the big scheme of things. Hope your day gets better!

@AO_USA_7 @TalkNorthPod This made me smile on a bad day. Smiling mostly that somebody called me likable. Haha.

REMINDER: Join Russo & LaPanta for another live Worst Seats in the House pod at Elsie’s TONIGHT! Show starts at 7 PM, see you there 🙌

@RussoHockey Not to be a complainer, but one thing that bugs me with the ESPN production is that their delay is a split second behind other productions. You can hear Bucci start to yell he scores before the fans cheer. I know the video is always a smidge behind the audio, but too much here.

Almost 11:15 at night, minus-20 out, and Kaprizov and the Wild made it worth it for 18K fans. What an eruption

@RussoHockey Is offense Jake Middleton’s thing? Has to be in the gamer tonight! ;)

Tie game. Jake Middleton's first of the season from Mats Zuccarello

@elonmusk @tslaming @TeslaZoa @Tesla @grok which Tesla vehicles are wired this way?

@tslaming @TeslaZoa @Tesla Important

🚨 TESLA'S 48V BACKBONE: THE END OF THE SPAGHETTI HARNESS ⚡️ 🪦 RIP wiring harnesses (1954–2024) 👋 For 70 years, automotive wiring has been a chaotic mess of low-voltage "spaghetti." Traditionally, distinct wiring harnesses have connected every single electrical component back to a central power source. This results in miles of flexible cables snaking through the car body. Because these bundles consist of multiple round conductors that lack rigidity, they are floppy and unpredictable. This makes them impossible for robotic arms to manipulate. Consequently, installation has remained a slow, expensive manual task where human hands must painstakingly thread wires through tight spaces. It creates a major bottleneck in general assembly—one that has plagued the industry for decades. 🚪 The exit strategy: Patent 12,036,932 📜 On July 16, 2024, Tesla finally showed us the solution. Patent US 12,036,932 is not just a document; it is the blueprint for a rigid, structural backbone that fuses high-power 48V distribution with sensitive data streams. This is the breakthrough that lets robots take the wheel in assembly, slashing copper weight and forcing the entire industry to abandon the legacy 12V standard for good. Tesla’s solution proposes replacing that traditional flexible harness with a rigid "backbone" system. This isn't just a bundle of wires, but a structured component carrying both power and data signals. Instead of running individual wires from every light, sensor, and motor back to a central computer, this architecture utilizes a primary backbone running through the car that connects to localized subassemblies. For instance, a door assembly would contain a single local controller managing all devices in that door—locks, mirrors, speakers. This door then connects to the main backbone via a single connection point, drastically simplifying the complexity of the vehicle's nervous system. 🦴 Anatomy of the backbone 📐 The physical structure of this innovation marks a radical departure from the norm. The patent details a shift from round wire bundles to a specific flat, stacked geometry where a central bus bar for power and parallel conductors for data are all encased within an outer sheath. Crucially, the patent describes adhesive layers on the exterior. This allows the rigid backbone to be stuck directly onto vehicle body panels. It transforms the wiring from a loose assembly requiring thousands of clips and zip-ties into a structural element that is robotically applied to the frame, much like applying a sound-dampening patch. But running high-power transmission lines next to sensitive data communication lines presents a major technical challenge: electromagnetic interference (EMI). To solve this, Tesla introduces a sophisticated shielding architecture where conductive members made of copper or aluminum wrap around communication lines. These block electromagnetic fields emitted by the power bus bar. Beyond shielding, the patent outlines a redundant loop architecture for safety-critical systems. Specific conductor lanes are dedicated to bidirectional feedback—one lane transmits a control signal (e.g., "deploy airbag"), while a parallel, isolated lane returns a status signal. This ensures that even within a simplified backbone, safety systems maintain the high reliability of traditional discrete wiring. 🪟 Intelligent "Windows" and modular assembly 🧩 To connect to this continuous backbone, Tesla invented a novel method called "windowing." The manufacturing process involves stripping away specific insulation layers to expose the conductor underneath, creating a "window" for connection. However, the connection mechanism is more than a simple plug. The patent details a backbone connector housing an internal PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) equipped with spring fingers or pogo pins to contact the exposed traces. This allows the connector itself to host active electronics—such as microcontrollers or MOSFETs—meaning intelligence is distributed not just to the sub-assemblies, but potentially to the connection nodes themselves. This design enables a truly modular assembly process using specialized interconnect systems. Rigid pins and receptacles—which can be cylindrical or polygonal—create secure physical and electrical bonds between segments. This means parts like the front and rear Gigacastings can be pre-wired with their own backbone sections. When the chassis is finally joined, these sections plug into one another, instantly unifying the vehicle's network. To handle the harsh environment of an automotive chassis, the architecture uses specific insulating materials like polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) to withstand the heat generated by the bus bars. Furthermore, connectors are sealed with ingress protectors and gaskets to meet IP67 standards, preventing dust and moisture entry for the vehicle's lifespan. 👾 Unlocking the "Alien Dreadnought" 🤖 This patent serves as the technological foundation for Tesla’s "Alien Dreadnought" manufacturing vision and its transition to a 48V architecture. Currently deployed in the Cybertruck as a proof-of-concept, the system has demonstrated that a vehicle can shed up to 75% of its copper weight. However, the upcoming Cybercab is where this innovation becomes truly revolutionary. This rigid backbone is the physical key that unlocks Tesla's "Unboxed" manufacturing process, allowing sub-assemblies to be built and tested independently before simply snapping together. By eliminating the need for human workers to snake flexible wires through a finished chassis, the technology drives the extreme automation necessary to make the Cybercab viable at a sub-$30k price point. ⚡ The 48V revolution 🌍 Despite these gains, adoption across the wider industry remains a long-term battle. The automotive world has run on 12V for over 70 years, creating a supply chain vacuum where off-the-shelf 48V components simply do not exist at scale. Tesla had to design and build many parts in-house for the Cybertruck, a costly process difficult to scale to high-volume models like the Model Y. To break this deadlock, Tesla famously sent a "How to Build a 48V Car" manual to executives at Ford, Toyota, and GM. While Ford CEO Jim Farley publicly acknowledged the move, confirming their next-generation platform is on a similar path, widespread adoption has not yet materialized. Tesla's strategy is to force a market shift by openly sharing the blueprint. They hope to encourage competitors to start buying 48V parts, eventually creating a global supply chain robust enough to lower costs for everyone.

@RussoHockey @TalkNorthPod @AnthonyLaPanta Will the Wild travel to Winnipeg on Saturday morning with the holiday freeze going through midnight on Friday? Thanks for the great coverage/calls! Merry Christmas/happy holidays and happy New Year!

We’ll be recording a Worst Seats in the House @TalkNorthPod tonight. Questions for @AnthonyLaPanta and me, fire away >>>

@FBIDDBongino Thanks for your service, Dan! The results the FBI has achieved this last year is amazing.

I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January. I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you. God bless America, and all those who defend Her. 🇺🇸

@CyberPunkCortes @grok are these real photos? They look so picture perfect the almost look fake!

An enormously fat polar bear that has been gorging itself on the carcass of a whale on the coast of Norway.

@IDF @grok when was he eliminated?

🔴 ELIMINATED: Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah’s Chief of General Staff, in the Beirut area. Tabatabai, a veteran operative since the 1980s, commanded the Radwan Force, led Hezbollah operations in Syria, and entrenched its operational and combat capabilities. During the war and after Operation “Northern Arrows,” he was responsible for managing combat against Israel and rebuilding Hezbollah’s readiness for future operations. Following the end of the war, he was appointed as Hezbollah’s Chief of General Staff. Tabatabai played a key role in expanding Hezbollah’s operational and military capacities, developing the Radwan Unit, and serving as a significant source of knowledge and influence within the organization.

@TampopoX @bennyjohnson @grok @grok detail the people known to have perpetrated these crimes and when they were charged and if they were convicted. Was this tied to the fake Covid meal reimbursement scan in Minneapolis in any way?

@bennyjohnson @grok is this true?

Minnesota’s Somali community has been caught funneling taxpayer dollars to the terrorist group Al-Shabaab overseas by falsely diagnosing children with autism through Medicaid. Look at the insane spike in claims: 2018: $3 million 2023: $399 million Within this same time period, autism centers skyrocketed from 41 to 328 with many of them being in Somali communities. Your tax dollars are being stolen and shipped over to people who hate us and want us dead. You should be furious. This is a direct result of careless immigration policies. We must ramp up mass deportations and halt all legal immigration.

@RussoHockey Middleton with the assist! Who says offense isn’t his forte? ;)

Boldy bullseye. 2-0

@RussoHockey @AnthonyLaPanta @TalkNorthPod Charlie Strahmel looks like he’s having another good start to the season for Michigan State. Adam Benak also. Iowa had a slow start but ok since. State of the prospects one month into the season? Also, the last penny will be minted today… ;)

Questions for @AnthonyLaPanta and me, fire away for today’s pod Our next live Worst Seats in the House @TalkNorthPod is Nov. 18 at Splitrocks! Hope to see you there.

@RussoHockey You should secure $50 in pennies now before they become obsolete for Anthony on the Ohgren vs Johansson points bet. ;)

Marcus Johansson, three games from 1,000, has 5 goals and 8 points over a 6-game point streak and 6 goals and 12 points in 14 games. Last season, he scored his 6th goal in his 57th game and 12th point in his 27th. He’s making $800,000

@elonmusk @grok what do you think my IQ is?

At this point, I am not advocating any particular candidate for NASA Administrator. I am just desperate for someone with a 3 digit IQ.

@RussoHockey #gerrytime

Iowa, which desperately needs scoring and added Oskar Olausson via #mnwild’s trade today from the Sharks, signs Gerry Mayhew to a one-year AHL deal. All-time Iowa leading goal scorer with 97 and one of 10 #mnwild players in history to score in his NHL debut

@SpaceX @SemperCitiusSDA @grok explain this mission please

Watch Falcon 9 launch the @SemperCitiusSDA’s second Tranche 1 Transport mission to low-Earth orbit twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…