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Re: Connectors for Minibot Motors?

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It is used in the FTC competition and is actually a pretty good connector and MUCH better than trying to solder to the motor with wires or use standard terminal connectors
I disagree. Those Motor Power Cable can fall off and my FTC team experienced that a few times. Soldering the wires in is a good idea as long as the motors don't burn up. Here is an alternate method for keeping the plastic clip secure: http://say-watt.org/wp2/archives/406