Wires Matter: How to Build Robots That Don’t Die Mid-Match

FRC Electronics & Controls
Learn the essentials of wiring your FRC robot for safety, reliability, and easy troubleshooting. Perfect for rookies and mentors who want to avoid common mistakes and keep their robots running strong on the field.

Presenters

Jonathan Lane

Jonathan Lane is an Electrical and Controls Development Engineer at AndyMark, where he designs and supports innovative solutions for robotics and automation. Beyond his professional work, Jonathan serves as the Lead Technical Coach for FRC Team 45, the TechnoKats, mentoring students in electrical systems, controls, mechanical design, and assembly, while guiding them through competition strategy. He also volunteers at FIRST Robotics Competition events as a Control Systems Advisor (CSA), helping teams troubleshoot technical challenges and stay competition-ready.