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]

Common robot electrical components 
* 12v/18AH Sealed Lead Acid Batteries 
* 120A circuit breaker 
* Power Distribution Panel [http://www.andymark.com/cross-the-road-power-distribution-panel-p/am-2856.htm]
   * 20A and 40A thermal circuit breakers
   * Voltage converters, regulators, monitors, etc.
   * CAN terminator
* Voltage regulator(s) Voltage Regulator Module [http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2857.htm]
* Motor controllers
   * PWM Controlled
   * CAN Controlled (Talon SRX)
   * Talon SRX breakout board
* !RoboRio embedded computer [http://www.andymark.com/NI-roboRIO-p/am-3000.htm]
* Radio (!WiFi Bridge)[http://www.andymark.com/OM5P-AN-p/am-3277.htm]
* Pneumatics control module [http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2858.htm]
* Spike (relays)[http://www.vexrobotics.com/217-0220.html]
* Robot Status Light (RSL) aka the blinky light
* Sensors
   * Encoders 
       Example: USDigital E4T:[http://www.andymark.com/E4T-OEM-Miniature-Optical-Encoder-Kit-p/am-3132.htm]
   * Limit switches
   * Ultrasonic range finders
   * IR reflective and beam-break sensors
   * LIDAR
* Cameras

Wiring and Cable Dressing

Crimping Technique

Soldering Technique

Electrical Rules and Guidelines
   * Motors: 12AWG
   * Inspection sheet