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Re: Wiring problem
In your kit, you have 6AWG ring lug connectors (light blue insulator) and bare copper SLU screw connectors for 6AWG wire. Both came in the "Terminal Supply" bag.
If you do not have the proper crimp tool for the ring lug connectors, please use the screw connectors.
Crimping connectors is more of an art than most people realize. A bad crimp on a high current wire will cause you numerous problems down th road.
If you do not have an electrical engineer as a mentor on your team, ask your teacher if your school has an electrical maintenance person on their staff (almost all schools do). If you ask politely, I'm sure that he (or she) will attend a meeting and show you the proper way to crimp power connectors.
Regards,
Mike
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Mike Betts
Alumnus, Team 3518, Panthrobots, 2011
Alumnus, Team 177, Bobcat Robotics, 1995 - 2010
LRI, Connecticut Regional, 2007-2010
LRI, WPI Regional, 2009 - 2010
RI, South Florida Regional, 2012 - 2013
As easy as 355/113...
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