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Originally Posted by yash101
Not to make a grudge, but I dislike zipties and batteries because they are only single use. They can also look bad.
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If the choice is between a disposable zip tie and an immobile robot due to the connector coming loose, I think paying the two cents for the zip tie is a good deal.
If your complaint is that they might not look nice, then take the time to make them look as nice as you want.
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I think heat-shrink would be a good choice for what to insulate the wires with. If done correctly, it will hold the wire together with quite some strength.
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Huh? Battery wires aren't going to swell or pop from the electron pressure. What are you proposing the heat-shrink tubing would hold the wire together against?
Using heat-shrink on the battery connections is okay. The only problem I would have with it is that it can make checking the quality of the connection difficult.
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You could possibly hold the battery with the wires (though not the best idea) with the strength if done correctly.
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NO.
NEVER lift a robot battery by its wires. EVER. You'll put stress on the interior connections and risk irrevocable physical damage. But how would heat-shrink affect how strong the wire-to-battery connection is?
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Also, does anyone solder the connections to the battery?
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That would be a Bad Idea. The amount of heat you'd have to apply to the terminals would be likely to deform the plastic case, and has the potential to warp the plates.