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Re: Talon Motor Controller Connectors

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Originally Posted by philso View Post
You will first have trouble getting the 22AWG crimped in the PowerPole contacts properly.
Phil,
Yes, this is one of the minor reasons I advise against using APP for CAN.

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You may have to purchase a tool to crimp those Molex connectors. If you already have the tool for crimping the contacts for making PWM cables, just use the latching connectors from Hansen Hobbies since they work with the same tool.
Understood. Always buy the right crimp tool!

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Originally Posted by ozrien View Post
I always solder when using Anderson Powerpoles.
We never solder our APPs, based on experience. The threshold between a crimped connector and the housing is too tight to withstand very much solder. If you feel you must solder an APP connection, my advice would be to apply the solder only to the tip of the wire, and let it flow into the inside of the connector. Never allow solder to accumulate on the outside of the APP crimp connector.


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