# Tips

**Tips:**

- Generally, follow your subsystem leader before acting on anything.
- Have someone pull test your connections after you’ve done them, as it will save lots of times later.
- Work closely with the programming and mechanical subteams to make sure that what you’re doing aligns with team goals and mechanisms.
- Follow the safety guidelines mentioned in the section "What is Electrical?"
- Always sanity check.
- Always cross-check with leaders, resources, or mentors if you are stuck or unsure about anything.
- Have a system for batteries whilst in the pits to maximize organization, time, and battery output.
- Try and keep wire connections outside of hidden locations and easy to access if needed in a situation.
- Always make sure you have enough crimps, wire, and whatever you need before and/or during the season to prevent a shortage of what can be done.
- Be sure to mount your devices with actual mounts and not zipties if you can. Using zipties can be helpful if used properly.