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Old 05-12-2012 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by btsai
I have an ESC that came with 12 gauge wire -- way too big for my application. I got some nice, flexible 16 gauge wire from TQ Racing.

Any tips/thinks to keep in mind when I replace them on the ESC? The current wire end go through the green circuit board and have a pretty good sized blob of solder on the bottom...

Will I need a solder sucker? Any other tips?
A solder sucker or some solder braid will be helpful. (add some flux to the braid end just before using, it has some on it from the factory but it dries out and stops working by the time you buy it)

You are going to need a clean, large tip to heat the wire quickly without burning the board, and keep the temp below 650*
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