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Question Aviation Plugs for high current of Motion Dynamics Motors

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by FoxHound.92, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. FoxHound.92

    FoxHound.92 2DOF seat mover Gold Contributor

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    Hey guys,

    I want to keep my new electronics box as tidy as possible and wanted to connect my motors and the psu to the housing externally via these aviation plugs:

    Screenshot_20190319-090719.jpg

    These are an example, I found some that are rated for 220V 15A/20A as per description.
    I was wondering if they could become a bottleneck for my sabertooths power supply?
    As the sabertooth should draw 16A on load for two motors.

    Is it even a good idea to "interrupt" the direct route from psu to sabertooths and sabertooths to motors?

    Are there alternatives to the plugs I currently have?
  2. SeatTime

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    I use 'Anderson' plugs. Reasonable cost and designed to carry high DC currents.
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  3. FoxHound.92

    FoxHound.92 2DOF seat mover Gold Contributor

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    Thank you for pointing me to them.
    I found some that already include mounting brackets in the right size for my existing holes from the aviation plug holes! :)
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    I use aviation plugs and havn't have any problems,,,, i'm using monster moto's
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