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Re: Wire Color Woes

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Originally Posted by jason701802 View Post
You might note that those color requirements only apply to wiring with constant polarity (e.g. between the PD and a jag), so you are free to use purple wire to your heart's content on the output of jags and relays, which has the added benefit of acting as a quick reminder that the wires are not constant polarity.
Exactly what I was going to propose.

We've debated doing something similar for a while (red/black for constant polarity power distribution, and something else to the motors). We decided not to so we don't have to stock more wire.

However, if you have the wire and want to use it, it's a great choice.
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