wire channeling system

[dhitchco]

here's a fun way to channel wires.

Take a section of PVC pipe from last year's tetra and drill holes about 2" apart for the length of the pipe. Now, cut the pipe in half for the length of the pipe section thuis creating one "bottom half" with the side holes and one "top" half.

Bolt the "bottom-half" to your robot chassis and run wires, having them poke out of the side drilled holes as needed to rout to/from the components. When done, tie-wrap on the top half of the pipe tube.

[Erics626]

That split loom is great. We used it on our 2005 robot, and it really cleaned up all the cables we had running to our controller. The only problem we had with it is that it can become difficult if you have to bend it, with wires popping out sometimes.

[DonRotolo]

Wank, try This Page in the Mouser Catalog, for example. The Panduit company specializes in stuff like this, Mouser also carries 3M. Also try www.digikey.com, or maybe even Google, with the search term Wire Management or Wire Ducting.

Don

[Shu Song]

The best is zip tying.

Plan out a central channel for all the wires to converge. Drill holes around the channel. Put zip ties through them after you get all the wires in. Not too tight though, if you want to later easily remove or add wires.

[Erics626]

Given a choice though, I would prefer the split loop or spiral wrap just because it makes a tighter package that allows for a better looking electrical system.