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Add wiring order and mounting guidance to electrical docs - #272

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Copilot AI commented Jul 3, 2026

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The electrical wiki was missing a simple gauge ordering reference, a reminder for CANivore placement, and a consistent convention for referring to battery box sides. This updates the relevant docs so wiring, mounting, and battery orientation can be communicated unambiguously during robot assembly.

  • Wiring cheat sheet

    • Added a largest-to-smallest wire gauge sequence: 4 AWG -> 10 AWG -> 18 AWG -> 22 AWG
    • Added a short rationale for routing larger, less flexible wire first
    • Added battery box direction labeling guidance using North / South / East / West
  • Component mounting

    • Added a CANivore mounting note to preserve USB access and clean CAN wire routing before final tightening
  • Screenshots

    • Attached updated renders for:
      • Electrical/Wiring Cheat Sheet
      • Electrical/Component Mounting
## Wiring Order

Use wire in this order from largest to smallest gauge:

Starting with the thickest, least flexible wire helps reserve space for high-current runs first and keeps smaller control wiring easier to route around them.

1. **4 AWG** - Battery leads
2. **10 AWG** - High-current motor power
3. **18 AWG** - Control system and low-current power
4. **22 AWG** - Signal and device pigtails

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Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Define wiring order for different wire sizes and add notes Add wiring order and mounting guidance to electrical docs Jul 3, 2026
Copilot AI requested a review from TaylerUva July 3, 2026 02:01
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Wiring cheat sheet

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