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Re: PWM Connections

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Originally Posted by Bpk9p4 View Post
We are using victors. Any advice on how to make this connection more robust?
Once you get the connector plugged in properly, it's usually a pretty robust connection. Some teams use a drip of hot glue to prevent it from coming out accidentally. There are also special metal clips you can use that fit under the Victor and reach around the cable to hold the connector in.

Getting it plugged in to begin with is something you'll just have to get some practice with. Make sure the pins are perfectly straight and get a feel for exactly how they fit the holes hidden at the bottom of the slot. If you don't do it just right, one or more of the pins can bend aside and miss its target. Once you know how it's supposed to feel, it will be obvious when it's done correctly.