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Electrical and Wiring Best Practices

Keep the electrical system clean, easy to inspect, and easy to troubleshoot.

Best practices

  • Route wires deliberately Avoid loose wiring that can snag, bend sharply, or rub on moving parts. Learn more: GM0 Wiring Guide

  • Add strain relief Connectors fail less often when wires are supported and not pulling on ports. Learn more: GM0 Connectors and Wires

  • Label ports and devices clearly Clear names make configuration, repairs, and inspections much easier. Learn more: FTC Docs Configuring Your Hardware

  • Keep hub connections neat and correct Motors, servos, sensors, and power leads should be connected carefully and checked often. Learn more: FTC Docs Connecting Devices to a Hub

  • Treat batteries as part of robot reliability Charge, label, rotate, and inspect batteries consistently. Learn more: GM0 Control Systems

  • Make troubleshooting fast A clean layout helps students quickly answer: what is connected, where, and why? Learn more: GM0 Electronics Tips and Tricks