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Re: FRC WiFi Radio 2012 splicing

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Originally Posted by NS_Radication View Post
So that requires cutting and stripping the adapter cable to the correct voltage and ground wires and, essentially, electrical taping it together. If so, this will be a fun new experience...

And thank you again
Don't just electrical tape them. Do form a proper connection between the two wires be it crimp connectors or solder. My team had issues with our robot randomly losing connection in the middle of the competition because of an incorrectly-wired radio.