Remote control pingpong collecting robot help

[theknownothing]

Hi guys, my friend and I are creating a remote control pingpong collecting robot and so far we have the basics to make it move forward and backward; however, I have no clue in how to clean up this mess of the wires flowing from the motors to the remote. Any help is appreciated and I'll include a picture of the mess.

Btw, the robot sometimes won't move because of this problem. >_<

I was thinking of running these wires through some hose tube but not quite sure.

thanks guys

http://home.comcast.net/~theonehero/71725609861_3300_1.jpg

 

[Cliff_J]

The most typical way is something like split-loom that has a cut along the length of the corrugated tube or a spiral type you can wrap around the wires. The split-loom is fast to add/subtract but doesn't hold well and you need zip-ties where the wires exit to prevent them from slipping out. The spiral is better at holding together but can be tedious when adding/subtracting wire.

http://cableorganizer.com/wire-loom/
http://cableorganizer.com/spiral-wrap/

Then you have the expandable braided tubes, they are the biggest hassle to add/subtract wires if you are making changes but look the coolest and offer good wire protection.

http://cableorganizer.com/wire-management/

If you wanted to make things a little more permanent, you could even encase everything in heat-shrink tubing, but that could be a very large challenge.

There are many sources from a local radio shack or stereo shop or auto parts store and I used the links above because they have nice photos. The split-loom is cheap and readily available and used in millions of cars right from the factory.

 

[ravenprp]

Hi there! It's great to hear that you and your friend are working on a remote control pingpong collecting robot. It sounds like a fun and challenging project. As for the mess of wires, one solution could be to use cable ties or zip ties to bundle the wires together and keep them organized. You could also try using wire loom or wire wrap to cover the wires and protect them from getting tangled or damaged. Another option could be to use a wire management system, such as a cable organizer or wire duct, to neatly route the wires and keep them out of the way. As for running the wires through a hose tube, that could work as long as it doesn't restrict the movement of the robot. I hope these suggestions help and good luck with your project!