# Preparation

Batteries are the powerhouse of the bot, essentially the mitochondria. Crimping and managing these batteries are essential to a successfully running robot that supplies power as it should.

I take heavy reference from the Zebracorns (Team 900’s) Battery Paper.

([Team 900's Battery Paper Chief Delphi Post](https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/zebrapower-2-0-the-zebracornss-battery-paper-update/440093)))

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">1. How you begin</span>

- Cutting out the battery wire is essential, and we plan on using 12 inches of battery wire for two-gauge wire to ensure strong connectivity.
- From there, the wire must then be stripped and crimped unto the lug crimp to ensure connection.
- You will also need to crimp the other end of the battery wire for it to be put into the SB Connectors.

2\. Connection to the terminal…

- Use of any washers can reduce energy transfer and we usually cover our terminal connection with electrical tape and heat shrink.
- You know your battery isn’t working optimally if it shows visible signs of poor connection to the terminal.

Good way to check your batteries at comp:

[![image.png](https://wiki.yetirobotics.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-10/scaled-1680-/image.png)](https://wiki.yetirobotics.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-10/image.png)