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Offline CUrules12Topic starter

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Wiring for 50 dollar robot
« on: October 24, 2010, 08:44:56 AM »
I am about to start construction of my 50 dollar robots...but what gauge wiring should i buy for connections
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Re: Wiring for 50 dollar robot
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2010, 09:18:46 AM »
22 to 24 awg works well. Larger wire is better for high power devices (battery wires), but will be harder to work with on the PCB.
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Re: Wiring for 50 dollar robot
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2010, 09:37:28 AM »
Also solid wire works a lot better than frayed wire because its stiff enough to stay where you put it which is very helpful when you're soldering.
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