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Tricopter build: Wiring harness
I used 14 AWG wire to make the wiring harness connecting the ESCs to the main battery (3S 2200). This is the first project I've not used deans plugs in preference for the XT-60 connectors. Deans plugs were difficult to pull apart and expensive in comparison. To measure the length of wire and get the harness in approximately the right lengths, I started the build from the out tip of the arms and worked my way in. Start with mounting the motors, hook the up to the ESCs, then lay the main power harness wires out such that they all reach back to the probable location of the main flight battery. Once all the wires are cut to length, solder up each of the connectors.
Wiring harness diagram
