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Re: Electrical Information

Never power up a robot without checking all wiring changes. If at all possible, grab someone else and walk through all wiring changes with them. Especially pay attention to polarity!

Make sure that you have the correct termination tool for all of your electrical terminations. If at all possible, use ratcheting crimp tools as these tend to provide a more predictable and repeatable result.

I recommend twisting of all possible power wires - supply with return - to minimize radiated noise, though most don't bother.

Wherever possible, I terminate bare wire ends in crimp ferrules; especially those that are inserted into Wago terminals. I get some disagreement on that approach, as well.

My recommendations, in that order! Best of luck