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Re: Wire Gauges Question
For wire, a higher gauge number results in a smaller diameter, and a lower current-carrying capacity. For 40A breakers, you need to use at least 12 gauge wire. 10 gauge is ok, so is 8. But 24 or 18 gauge would not be legal for the 40A breakers.
I would recommend running your drive train, at e very least, on 40A breakers... As a result, you can not wire the entire robot with 18 gauge.
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