ElectricalCAN

CAN bus

Controller Area Network — the wiring/protocol that lets motor controllers, sensors, and the roboRIO communicate on one daisy-chained bus.

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The National Instruments controller that is the 'brain' of the robot, running team code and coordinating all devices.

Provides clean, regulated low-current power (e.g., 5V/12V) for sensors, the radio, and other accessories.

The standard genderless quick-connect (often SB50) used between the battery and the robot.

The 120A circuit breaker that protects the entire robot's main power circuit between the battery and PDH/PDP.

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