Wiring TechniquesWiring Techniquesfor Battle ‘Botsfor Battle ‘Bots

Mr. ZushmaMr. ZushmaLivingston High SchoolLivingston High School

Technology & Design for Science and Technology & Design for Science and EngineeringEngineering

WireWire

Solid vs. StrandedSolid vs. StrandedGauge Gauge

Wire Striping Wire Striping

Be sure not to cut wireBe sure not to cut wireStrip about ¼” off end of wireStrip about ¼” off end of wire

Wire StrippersWire Strippers

Two basic typesTwo basic types

Prepare Wire EndsPrepare Wire Ends

Twist strands together so they do not fray.Twist strands together so they do not fray.

Military SpecMilitary Spec

Requires strong mechanical connection Requires strong mechanical connection prior to soldering.prior to soldering.Make hooks and twist togetherMake hooks and twist together

Setup Circuit Setup Circuit

““Mock-up” before soldering.Mock-up” before soldering.Test to see if circuit works.Test to see if circuit works.

SolderingSoldering

Solder connections prior to fastening to Solder connections prior to fastening to robotrobot

Be sure you have enough wire to stretch. Be sure you have enough wire to stretch.

SolderingSoldering

Soldering Iron Soldering Iron Will be HOT (always assume it is hot)Will be HOT (always assume it is hot)Return to stand when not in handReturn to stand when not in hand

SolderSolder

60/40 Lead/Rosin60/40 Lead/RosinFlux coreFlux coreElectrical vs. PlumbingElectrical vs. Plumbing

SolderingSoldering

Heat connection to melt solder.Heat connection to melt solder.Do NOT melt solder onto connection. Do NOT melt solder onto connection.

Soldering Soldering

When connection is hot enough, solder will When connection is hot enough, solder will melt and cover.melt and cover.

SolderingSoldering

Connection will be HOT.Connection will be HOT.Give it a few minutes to cool prior to handling.Give it a few minutes to cool prior to handling.

FinishFinish

Return iron to standReturn iron to standUn-plug ironUn-plug iron

ProtectProtect

Cover with electrical tape to protect.Cover with electrical tape to protect.

Apply to RobotApply to Robot

Fasten circuit to robot.Fasten circuit to robot.