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Re: Controller help

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Originally Posted by merybar View Post
I was plugging the PWM cables into the wrong side of the sidecar. They are supposed to go on the side with the white pieces of plastic separating them from each other. Make sure that it is plugged into the three prong part and i believe white facing out? Try both ways though. Sorry this isnt more specific im horrible at technical terms unless its sitting in front of me. Let me know if you need more help
Matt
Make sure you don't plug the PWM's in backwards, as you may damage something. Remember, GND is black.

According to the Component Datasheet (http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles...-Rev-0-5a.pdf), the black should face the outside of the sidecar.
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