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

Lead Mentor: 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