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Wiring TechniquesWiring Techniquesfor Battle ‘Botsfor Battle ‘Bots
Mr. ZushmaMr. ZushmaLivingston High SchoolLivingston High School
Technology & Design for Science and Technology & Design for Science and EngineeringEngineering
WireWire
Solid vs. StrandedSolid vs. StrandedGauge Gauge
Wire Striping Wire Striping
Be sure not to cut wireBe sure not to cut wireStrip about ¼” off end of wireStrip about ¼” off end of wire
Wire StrippersWire Strippers
Two basic typesTwo basic types
Prepare Wire EndsPrepare Wire Ends
Twist strands together so they do not fray.Twist strands together so they do not fray.
Military SpecMilitary Spec
Requires strong mechanical connection Requires strong mechanical connection prior to soldering.prior to soldering.Make hooks and twist togetherMake hooks and twist together
Setup Circuit Setup Circuit
““Mock-up” before soldering.Mock-up” before soldering.Test to see if circuit works.Test to see if circuit works.
SolderingSoldering
Solder connections prior to fastening to Solder connections prior to fastening to robotrobot
Be sure you have enough wire to stretch. Be sure you have enough wire to stretch.
SolderingSoldering
Soldering Iron Soldering Iron Will be HOT (always assume it is hot)Will be HOT (always assume it is hot)Return to stand when not in handReturn to stand when not in hand
SolderSolder
60/40 Lead/Rosin60/40 Lead/RosinFlux coreFlux coreElectrical vs. PlumbingElectrical vs. Plumbing
SolderingSoldering
Heat connection to melt solder.Heat connection to melt solder.Do NOT melt solder onto connection. Do NOT melt solder onto connection.
Soldering Soldering
When connection is hot enough, solder will When connection is hot enough, solder will melt and cover.melt and cover.
SolderingSoldering
Connection will be HOT.Connection will be HOT.Give it a few minutes to cool prior to handling.Give it a few minutes to cool prior to handling.
FinishFinish
Return iron to standReturn iron to standUn-plug ironUn-plug iron
ProtectProtect
Cover with electrical tape to protect.Cover with electrical tape to protect.
Apply to RobotApply to Robot
Fasten circuit to robot.Fasten circuit to robot.