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Re: Wiring in general help

We usually wire as we're building and fabricating the rest of the robot--i.e. as soon as the chassis is built, it gets wired immediately. This helps testing get done quicker. Components are mixed in wherever there is space, and sensors are designed in during the CAD process.

To help keep it clean, we run some wire in tube structure, use a variety of colors for both labels and wires, and keep it retained with zip ties and wire sheaths.

For us, there is no dedicated electrical team--wiring is done by basically everybody. The wire map is pretty clear and consistent from year-to-year, so it's usually a "just get it done" task as opposed to something that is incredibly planned.
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