ElectricalVRM

Voltage Regulator Module

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

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

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

REV's power distribution board that feeds and protects the robot's circuits; the successor to the CTRE PDP.

CTRE's power distribution board that splits battery power into protected branch circuits.

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