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Originally Posted by RyanJK
Hey everyone! So, this year the torch has been passed to me to be the electrical dude. Last year we had someone who actually was studying electrical engineering, but I have no clue and I'm in over my head.
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Bah, you'll be fine. You are asking the right questions and reading the manual. You'll be teaching others before you know it.
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Originally Posted by RyanJK
I've read in the manual that I need to use 22-14AWG wire. I really don't know what that is, and looking through the inventory list, I don't think any came in the kit of parts.
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AWG stands for
American Wire Gauge. 22-14AWG means between 0.644mm and 1.628mm, if you look at the chart that is about half way down that link.
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Originally Posted by RyanJK
Also, I know how to use a volt meter to check voltage, but I was wondering if anyone can describe to me how to use the voltmeter to check if the right amount of amperage (40A, 30A, etc.) is coming out of each spot on the power block.
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It isn't a good idea to use a multimeter to check for currents in that range - you are likely to damage it. Basically, your meter will draw as much current as is possible. You then need to hope that the circuit breaker blows before the meter or the wires do. You will have to rely on the labels on the circuit breakers.
Always figure out what will limit the current before you measure it. For example, the 5V/6V supply that is featured on the PD, DSC and Analog Breakout has a very good fast acting current limit that will cap instantaneous current to 5 Amps. My multimeters are typically fused at 20A, so they can measure there. Check twice!