diff --git a/docs/source/robot_building/best_practices/power-management.rst b/docs/source/robot_building/best_practices/power-management.rst index 2675dc03..58f62ee0 100644 --- a/docs/source/robot_building/best_practices/power-management.rst +++ b/docs/source/robot_building/best_practices/power-management.rst @@ -1,7 +1,13 @@ Power Management Best Practices ---------------------------------- +------------------------------- -.. todo:: - Add power management best practices content. +Given the extensive amount of motors and servos allowed on a ROBOT, teams are +encouraged to consider the total power available from the ROBOT battery during +the design and build of the ROBOT. Drawing large amounts of current from many +motors and/or servos at the same time could lead to drops in ROBOT battery +voltage that may result in exceeding the battery fuse limits or browning out +the control system leading to power loss or communications loss. It is +suggested that teams measure their power draw and ensure that they are staying +below the 20A fuse limit. See the :doc:`Power Distribution <../../control_hard_compon/rc_components/power_distr/power-distr>` page for background on power ports.