Neat & Organised Electric Wiring

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Use finely stranded wire so you can get nice contours and bends. In particular, I've always thought that the 6 gauge wire provided in the kit is absolutely aweful because it is not finely stranded at all and is very stiff. Spend the money to get some nicer wire (less resistance too)

Also, those sticky backed zip tie "mounts" will come in handy for securing wires.

Last, wire wrap of some sort often (available at auto parts store or maybe hardware store) does a nice job of tidying up things and works great in a situation like a flexible joint of an arm. The stuff is black plastic tube with a slit down one side.

Even though this isnt a neatness issue, this is very important too, make sure you use the correct sized wire for each particu

From the 2004 game FIRST Checklist (Check new rules for updates to this, obviously)

Originally Posted by Rule 5.2.6-R21
5.2.7.1-R44

#6 wire from battery (+ and -) to Anderson Disconnect and to
main circuit breaker, junction blocks and circuit breaker
panels

Originally Posted by Rule 5.2.7.1-R45

#10 wire minimum from breaker panel to speed controllers
for CIM, Drill, van door, Globe, and F-P motors.

Originally Posted by Rule 5.2.7.1-R47
5.2.7.1-R49

#16 wire minimum to Robot Controller power, solenoid
valves, window motors, relay modules, compressor, large
muffin fan.

Originally Posted by Rule 5.2.7.1-R48

#24 wire minimum from switches, PWM cables, sensors,
potentiometers, small muffin fans, custom circuits, and
LED’s.