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Re: paper: Working with Wires ( striping, crimping, and soldering)

Also, page 25: Step 11-

Quote:
Step 11- Slide the heat shrink tubbing over the joint. Heat the center of the tubbing with the the iron part of the heating element (not the tip) of the soldering iron
You can also use a heat gun to get a more even distribution around the heat-shrink.
(You also mis-spelled "tubing")

And on page 29,

Quote:
The Motors in your robot will connect to your speed controller using spade connectors like the one shown
You can also use these kind of connectors-
http://www.frys.com/product/2608042

And on the last page, page 34, you might want to mention that for connecting wires to the Spike Relay, use spade connectors-
http://www.frys.com/product/2604252?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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