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Re: [FTC]: Rookie Team- Any Tips?

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Originally Posted by ksafin View Post
4) If you can, switch the connector on the battery for Anderson Power Poles - much more secure and robust than the initial connector.
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I'd go so far as to say to use them for all critical connections.

Also be aware of static electricity. To that end, refer to this well hidden document on the FTC page.
http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default...Protection.pdf
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