Allie First build (braided motor cables)

By remkye on Mar 23, 2017

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First build I've done, so far I flew around 15 batteries with no issues, the flycolor tower save me a lot of soldering, also I braided the motor cables to give them more strength during crashes also they put less stress on the ESCs (bottom board) I hope the idea of braiding the cables becomes popular, makes the quad look Cleaner.

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raineyae   May 10, 2017  

How has the braided wire been treating you? I am considering replicating it, from what I have read braiding has the best affect on signal wires.

remkye   May 10, 2017 

So far they have not disattached, no issues.

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