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Unread 22-01-2009, 08:25
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Re: How to attach wire to motors?

The FP motors are difficult for several reasons. Soldering is the best but there is a temperature controller within the motor (I have not verified this for this years KOP yet.) and too much heat during soldering will damage it. The end plate ofr the motor is also the brush holder, so if you heat it too much, brush alignment can be affected. The FP motor uss a smaller version of the push on connectors available in most hardware stores. Digikey does sell the right style however. If you are good at soldering and feel comfortable undertaking this task, be aware that the terminals on the motors do have a protective coating that is displaced by the push on connectors. Cleaning and scarping make soldering a much easier (and quicker) task.
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