Tips

Tips: 

 

 

 Generally, follow your subsystem leader before acting on anything 

 

 

 Have someone pull test your connections after you’ve done them (you can save so much time in the pits) 

 

 

 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 What is Electrical? 

 

 

 Always sanity check (you never know) 

 

 

 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 

 

 

 Always say no to pneumatics (just kidding) 

 

 

 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, whatever 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.