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Dean Kamen 15-01-2017 16:17

Best Connectors
 
Hey guys,
Sorry to disturb all of you but I was just wondering what the best connectors are to use for motor controllers, I know that Anderson Powepole Connectors are one of the best ones but I just wanted to know if anyone knew other connectors that could just as well or about the same.

Thanks and have a nice day

evelynmunoz 15-01-2017 16:22

Re: Best Connectors
 
Anderson Powepole Connectors

Harrison.Smith 15-01-2017 16:27

Re: Best Connectors
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by evelynmunoz (Post 1631555)
Anderson Powepole Connectors

+1 to this.

bobbysq 15-01-2017 16:33

Re: Best Connectors
 
We plan on using Lever Nuts to connect our wires. They're cheap in bulk, don't require special tools, stay locked, and are reusable. They can also hold up to a lot of abuse.

mman1506 15-01-2017 17:10

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XT-60, I've never had one fail, they are much cheaper and they don't require specialized tools.

mman1506 15-01-2017 17:16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbysq (Post 1631559)
We plan on using Lever Nuts to connect our wires. They're cheap in bulk, don't require special tools, stay locked, and are reusable. They can also hold up to a lot of abuse.

Just to note lever nuts would not be legal on any circuit connected to 40A breakers due to their 32A rating.

Rsave7 16-01-2017 11:36

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Our team doesnt use them, but deans connecters are good with tape wrapped around them. I've had problems with xt-60's in RC cars

Billfred 16-01-2017 11:43

Re: Best Connectors
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by evelynmunoz (Post 1631555)
Anderson Powepole Connectors

+1 for this. With the right tools to crimp them and the ability to slot them together into harness blocks, they are my go-to for this application.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbysq (Post 1631559)
We plan on using Lever Nuts to connect our wires. They're cheap in bulk, don't require special tools, stay locked, and are reusable. They can also hold up to a lot of abuse.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mman1506 (Post 1631577)
Just to note lever nuts would not be legal on any circuit connected to 40A breakers due to their 32A rating.

Good point on the amp rating, but yes--these things are fantastic for fast hookups. I wired an entire robot that ran NeveRest motors with them once, and they held fast through me dragging a motor, drill gearbox, and omniwheel web along behind me. 10/10 would drag again.

(Full disclosure: I work at AndyMark, which sells both.)


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