Crimps and Connections
Tools
Theory
Board Wiring and Wire Management
Safety
100
This crimp is typically used for 22 or 24 awg, and is used for both power and CAN
What is a ferrule crimp?
100
This tool is used to remove insulation on a wire
What is a stripper?
100
This is a collection of electrical components, connected by wires, connectors, or other means of electrical conduction
What is a circuit?
100
The "heart" of the robot, where all power connections begin, and where the battery connects
What is the PDH (Power Distribution Hub)
100
Safety glasses should be worn when...
When in pits, woodshop, working on a robot, or when using power tools
200
This crimp is typically used for power, and its housing is box-shaped
What is an anderson crimp?
200
This tool is called...
What is an anderson crimper?
200
Voltage is measured in ___
What are volts?
200
The thing used most often for quick wire management
What are zip ties?
200
What you should NEVER do with a stripper/crimper
What is sticking your fingers, hair, or clothes in it?
300
Mikael is really good at these..
What is a pwm crimp?
300
This tool is called...
What is a ferrule crimper?
300
Resistance is measured in ____
What are ohms?
300
The "brain" of the robot, where code is run, and where CAN systems begin
What is the roboRIO?
300
The type of shoes required to be worn in pits and woodshop
What are closed-toe shoes?
400
These are used to connect two wires, which are both already crimped with ferrules
What is a wago connector?
400
This tool is used to measure voltage, current, and resistance, and to check for continuity
What is a multimeter?
400
Amps are the unit of measurement for _____
What is amperage
400
A component used to physically interrupt a circuit if there are too many amps, which is inserted into the PDH or a mini PDH
What is a fuse?
400
This should be done in the event of a battery acid spill
1) apply baking soda
2) wash the area with water
3) tell a mentor/adult
500
This is another way to connect two wires without using crimps or wago connectors
What is soldering wire?
500
This tool is used to heat and melt a metal alloy
What is a soldering iron?
500
The formula V = IR represents _____
What is Ohm's law?
500
This should be done during wire management to prevent stress on wires and to prevent wires from fraying/breaking
What is providing strain relief (giving some slack)?
500
Where you should be when soldering
What is a well-ventilated area?