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Re: IFI Critique
I would like to see an end to those horrendous 1/4" blade electrical connections on the RC and main breaker panel (assuming we see a return of that very nice item). The things had a habit of being pulled out of the PCB, as many 'crimp' on connectors meant to mate with them would hold on tight. The connection to the PCB was weaker then the connection between the 'male' blade and 'female' crimp connector.
I want to see a return to good old fashion screw terminals. They require a few more seconds to use, but are rock solid and, I think, look better.
There are still issues with PWM wires not fully seating in Victors and causing all kinds of trouble while we all try to figure out whats wrong the the program not sending a signal to the Victor in question. When you do get those cables seated, they have a talent for popping back out half way through a match! This has been going on since we first got the things and only seems to get worse. There has got to be a better way to do this with out resorting to metal clips bought elsewhere. I like being able to use a standerd wire, pin and housing to make my own length wires but I would happily give that up for a solid seating and locking connector. Loosing a match because of a crumy PWM cable is about the most sour thing that can happen at a regional.
Also, every year Victors are lost to metal shavings. I know that it shouldn't be a problem, but it is and an expensive one at that. How about a redesigned enclosure that somehow shielded or sealed in the FET's so that metal shavings could not as easily get down in there, cooling issues or not.
Okay, I think thats everything.
-Andy A.
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