Electrical
Everything you need to know to be either L1 or L2 in the Electrical Subteam on FRC 3506

L1 Electrical Panel Builder
Responsibilities: 

 

 

 Builds the electrical panel based on Electrical Schematics and Layout drawings 

 

 

 Installs the electrical panel on the robot 

 

 

 Installs and wires all sensors 

 

 

 Installs Pneumatic components such as valves, air preparation/storage, and plumbing based on Pneumatic Schematics and Layout drawings 

 

 

 Creates “red-line” drawings and keeps them updated throughout the life of the robot 

 

 

 Maintains the Electrical and Pneumatic systems of all robots in the fleet 

 

 

 Requirements: 

 

 

 Must meet fundraising, outreach, and attendance requirements 

 

 

 Basic use of hand tools 

 

 

 Test & Measurement tools 

 

 

 Know basic DC Circuits 

 

 

 Wiring and assembly techniques/best practice 

 

 

 Intro to Electrical & Pneumatic Schematics 

 

 

 CAD Electrical Schematic knowledge is preferable 

 

 

 

 

 Comfortable with the following (able to be tested and pass with satisfaction): 

 

 Crimping 

 Questions/Component Identification: 

 Basic Wire Management 

 Basic Schematic Usage

L2 Electrical Engineer
Responsibilities: 

 

 

 Mentor (L1) Electrical/Panel Builders 

 

 

 Oversee electrical and pneumatic work in the shop 

 

 

 Works with the other Managers to select electrical and pneumatic components 

 

 

 Designs Electrical Schematics and Panel Layout based on team Standards & Best Practices 

 

 

 Designs Pneumatic Schematics and Panel Layout based on team Standards & Best Practices 

 

 

 Responsible for updating the Engineering Workbook and maintaining project documentation 

 

 

 Takes guidance from mentors and maintains Standards & Best Practice documentation 

 

 

 Requirements: 

 

 

 Must meet fundraising, outreach, and attendance requirements 

 

 

 Knowledge bank to pursue: 

 

 

 

 DC Circuits 

 

 

 Communication Networks 

 

 

 Discrete and Analog control circuits 

 

 

 Circuit Layouts 

 

 

 General Sensor knowledge 

 

 

 Drive Systems 

 

 

 Encoders 

 

 

 Closed Loop vs. Open Loop control 

 

 

 

 Must be CAD capable in OnShape or SolidWorks to design sensor, camera, and electronic mounts 

 

 

   

 Must be confident (and able to pass, if tested, with satisfaction) in the following: 

 

 Crimping 

 Questions/Component Identification: 

 Advanced Wire Management 

 Rule Questions 

 L1 CAD Certified 

 Electrical Schematics 

 

 Confident L2's can wire a subsystem on their own with appropriate wire lengths, documentation, schematics, and necessary components/parts WITHOUT crimp failures.