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Hi Guys,
I have just finished my new F550 build with the E300 power system. One thing that surprised me was the single wire from the Esc to the Main board. After a bit of google'age I found how to connect it so thought I would share it with you.
I also like to add braid to my wires as I think it tidies up the model nicely.
Sorry for the small picks but a) there are a few and b) I don't know how to make them bigger.
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So here is the basic E300 ESC out of the packet ready to be soldered
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Step 1: Remove the connector from the wire that goes to the controller (this is for the braiding)
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Step 2: Cut the main wire to the required length (I hate having excess wiring, it looks untidy and is added weight).
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Step 3 & 4: Carefully remove approximately a fingers width or rubber from the wire.
Pull back the metal braid and twist to form a thicker wire.
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Steps 5 - 7: Cut your selected piece of braiding to the required length of the main wire (the controller wire will stick out further.
Cover the ends of the wires with tape and feed the braiding through
Cut two pieces of heat shrink to your required length
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Steps 8 - 10: Thread one piece of heat shrink over the wires and the braid, tucking it into the esc slightly (for neatness) and heat to shrink.
Thread the second piece onto the front of the braid
Heat the Heat shrink to seal the braid into place.
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Steps 11 - 13: Tin the ends of the main wire
Solder to the main board
Step back and admire your finished product.......repeat 6 times
I hope this is helpful to people.
I have just finished my new F550 build with the E300 power system. One thing that surprised me was the single wire from the Esc to the Main board. After a bit of google'age I found how to connect it so thought I would share it with you.
I also like to add braid to my wires as I think it tidies up the model nicely.
Sorry for the small picks but a) there are a few and b) I don't know how to make them bigger.
20140707_140337.jpg
So here is the basic E300 ESC out of the packet ready to be soldered
20140707_140426.jpg
Step 1: Remove the connector from the wire that goes to the controller (this is for the braiding)
20140707_140514.jpg
Step 2: Cut the main wire to the required length (I hate having excess wiring, it looks untidy and is added weight).
20140707_140624.jpg 20140707_140751.jpg
Step 3 & 4: Carefully remove approximately a fingers width or rubber from the wire.
Pull back the metal braid and twist to form a thicker wire.
20140707_140936.jpg 20140707_141041.jpg 20140707_141102.jpg
Steps 5 - 7: Cut your selected piece of braiding to the required length of the main wire (the controller wire will stick out further.
Cover the ends of the wires with tape and feed the braiding through
Cut two pieces of heat shrink to your required length
20140707_141237.jpg 20140707_141425.jpg 20140707_141520.jpg
Steps 8 - 10: Thread one piece of heat shrink over the wires and the braid, tucking it into the esc slightly (for neatness) and heat to shrink.
Thread the second piece onto the front of the braid
Heat the Heat shrink to seal the braid into place.
20140707_141906.jpg 20140707_142131.jpg 20140707_142250.jpg
Steps 11 - 13: Tin the ends of the main wire
Solder to the main board
Step back and admire your finished product.......repeat 6 times
I hope this is helpful to people.