Module 9: Electrical and Wiring
Build one shared map between the control system, physical wiring, and software configuration. Then size, route, label, and strain-relieve each wire for its current and motion.
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9.1 · Control SystemLesson 9.1: The FTC Control System Layout and Port MapOpen9.2 · Wire GaugeLesson 9.2: Wire Gauge, Current Capacity, and Voltage DropOpen9.3 · RoutingLesson 9.3: Routing, Strain Relief, and Surviving Robot MotionOpen9.4 · Legal WiringLesson 9.4: Wiring That Passes Electrical InspectionOpenModule 9 · Mastery QuizModule 9 Mastery Quiz: Electrical and WiringOpen
What This Unit Covers
Lay out the FTC control system and explain what each port and cable does.
Choose wire gauge for a given current and length, and estimate voltage drop.
Route and strain relieve wiring so motion does not fatigue a connector.
Pass electrical inspection on the first attempt by checking against the actual rules.
Review the sequence and goals here, then resume at your first incomplete lesson.
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