Wiring Rules

[mechanicalbrain]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

There is nothing wrong with using larger wire - we do it at 1676, the added weight is small but the added power (reduced voltage drop) is compensation.

Don

I know it's a pain to calculate,due to a bunch of dependent variables, but I've always wondered how the resistance gained from lower gauge compares to the loss of power due to weight. I guess the lesson hear is to plan your robot to use as little wire as possible (including enough slack that nothing gets pulled).