Thread: My first beetleweight build - some newb questions to follow!

Originally Posted by beardyblair

I have xt60 connectors and so could use them. Does it have to be able to be removed by hand? Does it have to protrude from the bot? Anyone have a pic of one in use?

As long as it protrudes enough to be readily accessible, then you're fine. I use XT60s for the link, and for most connections except brushless motors i use for weapons, as these are generally 3 cables instead of the 2 XT60 has. here's a demo of one of my links in one of my bots, the bolt incase you're wondering is just the safety brace for the spinning part (i use something slightly less ridiculous looking now). Do note the size of the loop on this link is slightly excessive, due to my own paranoia of not wanting to force an arena martial to have to get too close to the spinning bit if at all possible.
Make sure your chosen pair of connectors aren't too loose, as connectors can vary in tightness, you don't want a pair of connectors that will come loose during a fight, it happens quite often, especially in spinners and their wild throwing everything about! a brand new pair are usually tighter than a set that's been used a few times, i tend to redo my links after they get too used and loose.

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