Electronics and circuitry

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A major component of the functionality of a robot. The control system is user to control electrticity to use for motors, lights, and more.

Contents 1 Components 2 Uses 2.1 Movement 2.2 Control

Components

• Control system
• Battery
  • 12V battery
  • 7.2V backup battery
• Motors
• Circuit breaker
• Wire

Uses

Movement

Electricity can be used with motors to turn electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Control

Electricity can be used to control other elements of a robot such as pneumatics with solenoids.