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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: morgmorg on February 24, 2013, 02:48:58 AM

Title: wiring
Post by: morgmorg on February 24, 2013, 02:48:58 AM

i have been looking around the website and i am a beginner with robotics, and electrical circuitry. I was wondering what type of wire to use for the circuit board.

Title: Re: wiring
Post by: MrWizard on February 24, 2013, 12:27:22 PM

Mostly 20-24awg low-voltage , but it depends on the draw and solid or stranded.
Look at the Amps = draw. Some motors draw higher amps, thus thicker cable.

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm (http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm)