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Re: PWM cables: too fragile? what fixes/precautions?

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Originally Posted by Pit Bull 1126
our team was thinking of making our own PWM cables next year.
If you want a good result, make sure you use a high-quality crimper designed for the task. I made a couple of PWM cables with pliers instead of crimpers, and I took a very long time verifying the crimp, so they're okay -- but I wouldn't want to make a habit of it.