These are useful for areas where a wire is going to be repeatedly inserted and removed from a component. For example, the PDP, CANivore, or Radio.

If the connection to the PDP is a WAGO connection consider if the wire will be removed frequently as the WAGO connections splay the wire to best make a connection which ferrules do not allow for.

Choose the right size by making sure the wire fits snugly in the metal portion. When placed on make sure that the plastic fully backs up agains the insulation of the stripped wire.

Tool used to crimp ferrules. They can come in many shapes but ours is a square. Ours is also orange not red.

This is short for computer battery analyzer. We use this to test our batteries for health checks before and after the season as benchmarks for if there is an issue and we must test in the middle of the season. It will also help you figure out when reterminilization should happen along with final retirement. Go to the tutorials section for more information!

This is the tool used to solder (a permanent connection method). The top image is of the weller which is better for joints that will take more power (include lower gauge wire). The bottom are the stick soldering irons that heat up quickly but are not well suited to powerful joints.

This can be added to a solder joint to allow solder to flow more easily within the joint. You will have to heat up the harder verieties. Also, keep in mind it is sticky so once done soldering clean the joint with alcohol.

This is the material you heat up while soldering and what establishes the connection between the two wires. If applied correctly it won't oxidize and corrode forming a strong connection. 

We have rosin core, non-leaded, and leaded solder of multiple sizes. I would suggest using the smaller diameter for smaller joints or places that you plan to solder quickly. Rosin core solder is best if the joint is a little larger or you think the solder may not apply th most smoothly. Non-leaded solder is the best for your health as lead is what attacks your nervous system and why you need to use a fan while working and not breath in the fumes (especially for children).

This is what is used to clean the tip of your soldeing iron while you work. You should be using it often especially at the beggining while you tin!

We use this to cause the insulation to shrink in place! The smaller one is more focused but takes longer. The larger orange one is more powerful but can also melt elements you don't intend to.

If you have continusously used a soldering iron and cleaned with brass wool and the solder is beading up on the tip use this. Make sure to heat up your soldeing iron then simply place vertically until the compound foams. Then, remove soldering iron, wait a few seconds for the compound to do its work, then clean on brass wool and continue soldering like normal (you will have to retin the iron). 

This will only work temporarily so if this continues to happen you must switch the soldering iron tip.

These are often used in temporary and experimental testing. If you do use these on a robot please make sure the the tabs remain down (you will have to check often) otherwise your connection may fail.

This is the tool we use to check all of our batteries and when we should use them. We specifically look at the charge percentage (130% is fully charged) and rint (internal resistance) measurements. Go to the meeting notes (2025-2026) for more information on how to use the battery beak.

We use this to tighten the leads onto the Krakens. Make sure that the bit you use is the exact size as many bolts have already been stripped due to incorrect use. Also, always make sure to tighten bolts first down by hand then this (this can only tighten not loosen). To insert a bit raise the shakel and push down to lock. For setting the right torque pull down on the lower shakel and twist. Always replace to 0 when done! (.5 is on one side and whole numbers on the other) the arrow on the shakel should pint to the center line of the side you are on when you have reached the line below the number you are looking for with the edge of the lower shakel. One to two clicks tells you you have tightened to the correct amount!

5.5 for Kraken CAN wires

8 for Kraken power wires