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Wiring Notes
Figure 2 shows the required "Y" connector on/off switch harness. This harness includes a fuse and provides an on/off switch for all of your robots electrical power.
Figure 2
THIS HARNESS IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE CHECKED DURING KIT COMPLIANCE CHECK-IN. IF IT IS NOT IN PLACE, YOU WILL NEED TO ADD IT.
You will also need to make your own motor connectors. Included in the kit are 6 "bullet" connectors. These should mate with the connectors coming from the speed controller. Attach these bullet connectors to a length of wire and then solder them to the motor tabs. DO NOT CUT THE BULLET CONNECTORS OFF OF THE SPEED CONTROLLERS! ALSO DO NOT CRUSH THE BULLET CONNECTORS.
Using the Microswitches
Included in the kit are 4 microswitches which can be used to control additional motors in the kit. Figure 3 shows a method for using a servo to activate the switches. This setup will run a motor in either direction depending on joystick position. Since 4 microswitches are in the kit, two of these setups can be constructed. Use the included double pigtail to supply power to your microswitch assembly(s).
Servo Notes
If a servo is "humming" this indicates the load on the servo is more than it was designed to handle. This will cause the battery to drain quickly and may damage the servo. Readjust the servo travel and/or its linkage so the servo does not hum. Do not open the servos. If you suspect the servo is damaged contact your BEST kit representative.
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