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Re: What gauge wires

There is a listing in the manual but a generalization is as follows:
  • 6 AWG - Battery -> Breaker
  • 10 AWG - Motors -> Speed Controllers
  • 16 AWG -> Motors + Solenoids, etc. -> Relays
  • 16 AWG - Controller -> Breakers
  • 24 AWG - Sensors -> Controller
There are some more requirements but this is a good generalization. Remember that you can always use a larger guage (smaller number) than required but NOT smaller.
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