January 8th 2026

• Updates ESB
  • Network pulled and put switch should have network 196
  • GEM
    • booted MPD crate
    • tried to boot VTP crate, issue with controller
    • Ching can pull out extension cable from SBS, can give extension
    • 2 payload boars for up to 8 MPDs
    • 9 MPDs in crate
    • can setup SBS backplane with one or a few APVs to take pedestals and test software
    • Zhiwen gave github to previous GEM software, need to discuss and figure out what decoders are needed
    • VMM : use ethernet readout and might use long cables as back up for supply
    • need to check for power supply for VMM, need to check if we can use electronics group one or use the MPOD.
    • Harsh getting started with VMM readout
    • 30 m HDMI
  • ECal
    • Zhongling moved boards to crate, just need to hook up network and boot the crate
    • he will move the computer to the test area
      **MRPC
    • moved cables on table near other racks
    • Sanghwa started installing software for NALU chips on laptop
  • HV
    • need to get some up and controls
    • Lecroy
    • MPOD bring crate and set up - start with web interface
    • CAEN crate
    • controls EPICS

• To do list :
  • network
    • check with network people if we can have dedicated fiber
      **check in Hall : electronics rack location and network connection