Lesson 01: DC Electricity and Power
We will cover this presentation in class.
Key Vocabulary:
DC Electricity
Current (Amps)
Voltage: 12 Volts DC at 20 Amps standard for FTC Robotics Systems
Positive +
Negative -
Wire Colors for DC Electricity: Negative=Black, Positive=Red
Data Signals:
For Motor Encoders, Sensors, and Servos
Use Data Wire
Positive: Red
Negative: Black
Signal: White or Yellow
DC Motors: 2 Cables:
Power (Red and Black)
Encoder (Red, Black, Yellow, White)
Servo: PWM Cable (Red, Black, Yellow or White)
Sensors: Data Cables