FRC has strict rules about what size wire can be used for what parts. To achieve Level 2 you will have to memorize the rules and be able to apply them. For Level 1 you need to understand that bigger wires are used for more power hungry things such as motors, compressors, and batteries. Most of the time you can find the wire size or GAUGE of the wire by reading the print on plastic jacket around the wire.
The lager the wire’s physical size, the lower the number Gauge 6> Gauge 8
AWG 6 Gauge
AWG 14 Gauge
Wire Pairs
Electricity needs a “Complete Circuit” (closed Loop) to flow. To achieve this the wires are often paired.
Black wire = Negative Red wire = Positive
AWG 6 Gauge
AWG 6 Gauge
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12 Volt Sealed Lead
Acid Battery
To Achieve Electronic Technician Level 1
Read this presentation and memorize the names of each part, paying close attention to the differences between each part.
Take the Pretest for Electronics Technician Level 1
Schendle an in person test with a Electronics Trainer
Next-Electronic Technician Level 2
Understand the basic signaling protocols needed to assemble a board.
Correctly build a complete board (including PCM)
Demonstrate Crimping skills
Demonstrate Solder Skills
Understand Team approved Connector methods/systems.
