Connectors
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- Fly RC Magazine Connectors article (2 pages)
- A 2-page article covering pros and cons of all the major connector brands suitable for electric flight.
- Anderson Power Pole Connectors
- Detailed look at APP connectors, with info on configurations, soldering and features.
- How To: Make Lightweight Power Connectors
- An article by Darren Boss for Backyard Flyer magazine, describing how to make your own connectors from computer connector pins. Suitable for low power applications.
- AWG to metric conversion chart
- Showing metric sizes and areas for solid and stranded AWG wires.
- Powerpole Connectors suggested configuration
- Orange County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (OCRACES) configuration for APP power connectors. It's a good idea to stick with a single configuration, and this is probably the standard.
- Fly RC Magazine - Using Anderson Powerpole Connectors - 1
- RC battery and motor technology provide better performance each year. A sometimes neglected yet important component of an electric airplane is the connectors used to connect the battery, motor and ESC. The choice and use of these connectors can have a significant effect on the performance and reliability of your model and even your enjoyment of the hobby.