[ Chassis | Drivetrain | Appendage | Field/Pit | Spirit/Scouting/Web | Wiring/Programming ]
Wiring ideas
- Connectors
- molex
- quick connect crimp connector
- wire colors (we don't have to go with red and black)
- tiedowns (barnacles)
- terminal strips
- other wire oraganizers
- Velcro
- wireties (colors?)
- split loom tubing
- coiled plastic tubes
- Labeling
- master wiring diagram (example is in the FIRST documents)
- Examples:
- Training presentation for wiring and soldering
LabView programming
Controller and electronics mounting
- Need a temporary mounting to test drivetrain
- Permanent mounting on robot
Batteries
- All batteries need an Anderson connector mounted
- Chargers need to have an Anderson connector mounted
- Make sure all battery terminal have tight connections and are wrapped in electrical tape
- Come up with a way for making sure all batteries are kept charged
- Coordinate with pit team on charging station
- Battery holder
- A simple yet sturdy design
- mount under the robot
- Protocol
- Never carry a battery by its leads
- Label batteries with the year they were acquired (new batteries last longer)
- Use andymark plugs to indicate when a battery is fully charged.