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Re: How Can I Avoid Student Mistakes
Plan things out, work through it systematically, and check everything.

Again.

Our first power on (after everything has been checked. again.) usually has all breakers removed, then one added at a time so we can check through each circuit individually. It's not as much fun as turning it on and seeing everything light up, but it let's us ensure each item is working before we move on. This saves time when we try run it later.

We also use a motor function sheet, which lists every input and output, which port it's on etc., and we colour code everything. So when there's an issue with the blue drive motor, we check all the power and signal wires, breaker and victor labelled with blue. This is all noted on the motor sheet. (It also helps software know where things are plugged in.)
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