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Re: Throttle Motor
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Originally Posted by pilleya View Post
Due to the gearbox design, there are many possibilities on how to power the motor. We have found spade connectors to be the most effective method of supplying power. These fit through the holes on the front of the gearbox, but the pins can also be bent at 90 degrees to supply power from the sides. Soldering wire directly onto the power pins works great too.
Ah. Now that you say that I see the little holes in the front of the gearbox. I wouldn't have thought they are big enough for spade connectors, but I guess looks can be deceiving.
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