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Re: Help please

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Originally Posted by Matt C View Post
Also a little note. Don't remove the screws completely from the speed controllers as there has been an issue with bits of screw coming off the end and smoking the speed controllers. I know it was an issue with the Jaguars, though I can't remember specifically about the Victors. Use the fork style, not loop style crimp ends for speed controllers.
Jags have a built in screw, and when you unscrew them completely you break the connection between the hardware and the screw, generally leaving behind some metal shavings. Victors are not connected to the screw, so you can completely remove the screw as you wish and not damage them. I'm unsure about Talons. Remove the screws of any of the three motor controllers of your free will. (Thank you Mr. Ross!)
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