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Originally Posted by geeknerd99
Of course, the wiring would be in accordance with robot rules. Could the fuse be placed on the cart, thus simplifying the setup on the robot? Our cart this year is going to be a mobile pit station in itself, able to supply power for charging and tools.
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Daniel,
In real practice, there should be a fuse near the power source and on the cart. (Backup the backup) One protects the battery and the other the wiring on the cart.
As to adding power to the cart...Please be aware that there are electrical rules and codes that go beyond the robot rules that would come into play here especially for 110 volt AC wiring to lights, tools and chargers. I know that Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is taking a more active role in safety issues specifically homemade devices in the pits. I know of one team that was asked to remove a homemade power distro panel as it was deemed unsafe by an UL inspector at an event this year.