[EricH]

Originally Posted by neoshaakti

would a soldering iron be absolutely necessary? can u give me an example of a time when u've used a soldering iron when building the robot
would u crimp or solder when attaching wires to a vector

thanks

Usually those wires are crimped to connectors, which attach to the Victor. However, there are times when soldering is necessary, such as when working on sensors that don't have their own PWM cable. You need to attach the cable somehow, and I don't think there are any crimps that small.

Also, see what team members have available for team use for a season. This can cut down on immediate cost for tools, allowing you to steadily build up your stock as funds become available.