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Originally Posted by JesseK
However, we used the big ones this year because (from what I've discerned in conversations) they have permanent mount holes built into them, whereas the mini andersons do not. Other than the zip-tie method, does anyone know of a way to perma-mount a mini-anderson pair?
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There are several ways to mount powerpoles. One way is to use
this mounting clamp set. Another uses things called
mounting wings. Be sure to check the pictures on that site. They mention using in pairs, but I could see a string of connectors that goes, wing-pole-pole-wing-pole-pole-wing-pole-pole-wing for as many pairs as you need.
Not mentioned so far, is the "polarity" standard for PPoles. Viz., looking at the tongues of the cases, the black belongs on the right, and colored (red, yellow, blue, white etc.) on the left of the pair. You should resist the temptation to adjust wiring or programming errors by reversing the color sequences except very briefly for experimental reasons. One of the good things about powerpoles is always hitching matching colors together. You should be able to avoid hitching your drive motor to the elevator spike by using distinct colors for each connection you have. Don't depend on "it won't reach" as your connection strategy.
One more good thing is the ability to make extension cables using the 14ga. zip wire. (there goes "it won't reach!") You might not even have to get your removable control board all the way into its fighting position just to try out a simple program change by extending the connections involved in your test.