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Re: Alternatives for Signal and Pneumatic Connectors?

The trouble with barbed connectors and 1/4" tube is that you are restricting already small diameter tubing. Push to connect fittings are the least restrictive. Probably the best bet is death to all 6 mm tubing in your shop and strict quality control on cutting tubing. If you are a diverse shop and cannot bear to get rid of you 6 mm tubing at least make it a different color than the 1/4 inch.

The PWM cable are bigger problem. You are stuck with them at the roborio. Sticking with commercial cables will solve the crimping issue. Making sure there is no strain on the connection. Wire tie the cable down so the strain is pushing into the connection.
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