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Re: Line Sensor hookup

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Originally Posted by Dinush
I was also wondering what we use to connect the line sensor wires to the pins on the controller.
On our robot, we used 20 gauge wire. However, the wire from PWM cables proves extremely convenient to work with, and the fact that a female cable header is already available on one side would let those cables work well.

I believe that FIRST rules require a minimum of 24 gauge wire to/from sensors. I don't believe that rule is modified by the fact that the light sensors require +12V as a source.
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