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.