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cars:electrical [2016/10/07 07:27]
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 ===== Connectors ===== ===== Connectors =====
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-==== Common Crimp Connectors ==== 
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 ==== Anderson Powerpoles ==== ==== Anderson Powerpoles ====
  
-[[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Anderson_Powerpole|Anderson Powerpoles]] are great connectors to use for your battery/​motor load carrying circuits. ​ They work best with the proprietary crimp-tool which is a bit pricey but worth every penny. ​ You will be crimping a lot of connections over the course of your build, and having the proper tool makes all the difference. ​ If you can't afford the crimp tool, you may be able to borrow one from a local HAM radio club as Anderson Powerpole connectors are popular with that crowd. ​ Good sources for powerpoles are eBay, Amazon, and [[http://​www.powerwerx.com/​anderson-powerpoles/​powerpole-sets/​|Powerwerx]] ​\\ Make sure to order the right size for your amperage needs.+[[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Anderson_Powerpole|Anderson Powerpoles]] are great connectors to use for your battery/​motor load carrying circuits. ​ They work best with the proprietary crimp-tool which is a bit pricey but worth every penny. ​ You will be crimping a lot of connections over the course of your build, and having the proper tool makes all the difference. ​ If you can't afford the crimp tool, you may be able to borrow one from a local HAM radio club as Anderson Powerpole connectors are popular with that crowd. ​ Good sources for powerpoles are eBay, Amazon, and [[http://​www.powerwerx.com/​anderson-powerpoles/​powerpole-sets/​|Powerwerx]].
  
-{{http://​www.powerwerx.com/​_images/​categories/​Anderson-Powerpoles.gif}}+Make sure to order the right size for your amperage needs!
  
 **Note:** Anderson Powerpoles are **highly recommended**. **Note:** Anderson Powerpoles are **highly recommended**.
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 +Check out the [[http://​www.arrl.org/​files/​file/​Public%20Service/​TrainingModules/​Technical/​Anderson%20powerpole.pdf|Anderson Powerpole Connector General Installation Tips]]
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 ==== Battery Connectors ==== ==== Battery Connectors ====
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-Anderson SB50 Connectors are good for batteries. They use 10 AWG wire. You can't connect them in reverse. They are pretty damn durable. [[https://​powerwerx.com/​anderson-sb-connectors-sb50-50amp|More on the Anderson SB50 Connectors]].)+Anderson SB50 Connectors are good for batteries. They use 10 AWG wire. You can't connect them in reverse. They are pretty damn durable. ​([[https://​powerwerx.com/​anderson-sb-connectors-sb50-50amp|More on the Anderson SB50 Connectors]].) 
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 +====  XT-60 series connectors ==== 
 +Pumping Station:One and LVL1 hackerspaces have both run the XT-60 series of connectors with success. these connectors are cheaper than the Anderson Powerpoles (~$8 for 10 pairs on Amazon), are solderable with wires up to 10 AWG and generally stay connected unless pulled apart by hand. the indicated xx section of the XT-xx part number is the amperage the connector is good for; XT-30, XT-60, and XT-90 connectors are available. 
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 +NB: If you do not have a large-tip iron, soldering these, especially with stranded wire (you are using stranded wire, right?) will be a bear. Pay attention to how your solder is flowing to ensure the bond you create between the wire and the connector will handle the current you will run through the connector. cover with heat-shrink before use.  
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