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Originally Posted by s5511
Do you guys use the PowerPoles on your competition robot too? We had a couple issues with them coming off the wires or disconnecting during tournament, though that could be due to user error.
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We have used them almost exclusively for the past 4+ years, and occassionally before then. We found the biggest problem with the wires being pulled from the contacts came from either the wrong crimp tool being used, or being used improperly. Through training and some simple QC (pull and wiggle test) we don't see many issues.
If the connection is one that is unplugged frequently we have seen that the "locking" of the two plastic housings degrades. To help mediate the risk we simply place a zip tie around the connection.
TL;DR - we are huge fans of the Powerpoles for competition robots, practice robots, R&D projects, and beyond.