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Originally Posted by Andy Brockway
Al,
I have read the rules back and forth. R42 references the wiring diagram, no requirement stated. R44 states 6 AWG to all fuse panels. I could not find the requirement to use the grounding stud in the Q&A either.
Is this required and where is this stated? I have run between the fuse panels with #6 ground wire and to the distro block.
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Andy,
Your absolutely right, but reread the rule again.
<R42> Electrical devices "MAY ONLY" be wired as indicated in this section. For your convenience, reference the 2004 Robot Power Distribution Diagram.
I read that (and FIRST intreprets that) as the Power Distro Diagram is your bible. You may only wire your robot as indicated. As I stated before, if you have no need for the maxi fuse block then you can leave the distro and the fuse block out. I can't imagine any team would give up the drills or the Chalupas but it is possible. This is a safety issue as much as anything. I can tell you from experience, there was a lot of scary wiring jobs last year.