The Electrical sub-team manages all of the electrical wiring and components on the robot from the battery to the motors.

Lead Mentor: [mailto:rjohn68953@pobox.com Ross Johnson]

[wiki:ElectricalCommonComponents Common robot electrical components]


Wiring and Cable Dressing

Crimping Technique
*Various flavors of crimp terminals and why we use them
* Tab Terminals / Quick Disconnects / Butt Splices
* Molex 2 pin connectors [http://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/standard-093-pin-and-socket-connectors]
   Molex 02-09-1104 (Female Crimp Terminal)[[BR]]
   Molex 02-09-2103 (Male Crimp Terminal)[[BR]]
   Molex 19-09-1029 (Male Connector Body)[[BR]]
   Molex 19-09-2029 (Female Connector Body)[[BR]]
   Sources: Mouser Electronics, Digi-Key Electronics[[BR]]
   These are designed for currents up to 14 Amperes and wires up to 14 AWG[[BR]]
* Andersen Powerpole PP45 [http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2874.htm]
   This is what we use for currents up to 45 Amperes and wires larger than 14 AWG.[[BR]]
   Note: Talon SRX and Victor SP require this type for a good connection.[[BR]]
   
Soldering Technique

Electrical Rules and Guidelines
   * Motors and 40A Circuits: 12 GA. 
   * 30A Circuits: 14 GA.
   * 20A Circuits: 18 GA.
   * Inspection sheet