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Unread 01-02-2005, 23:15
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Re: Wiring the Breaker Panel

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Originally Posted by Sscamatt
Wouldn't wiring method go against their recommendation of wiring 30amp circuits first, then 20amp circuits?
I consider the RC to be the brains and heart of the robot, so it gets first feed on the electrical. High current loads cause a voltage drop (albeit a small one) across any resistance so by placing the RC first prevents the RC from receiving less than battery voltage. Just my preference.
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