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Re: Wiring Kit
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Originally Posted by timytamy
I was really confused as to why you were measuring your wire in grams for a moment 
But more seriously, that's pretty much stock standard. You can also use 14AWG for 30A circuits [Standard 2014 vs 2015 rule warning], but we generally only use 12AWG or 18AWG. We actually prefer 26AWG for servo wire, since they're generally only taking TTL signals, the extra resistance isn't an issue and we find it's easier to insert into the housings.
Also whenever possible get bonded/zip cable such as this, it makes your wiring much cleaner and easier. |
We used 26AWG servo wire this year and won't be doing so again. We failed quite a few PWM crimps due to wire either slipping out or repeated bend stresses. May have had something to do with the strand count of the wire we used as well, but moving forwards, we'll take the extra reliability insurance.
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