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Mich. Maniac
07-19-2008, 04:07 PM
Hey this is something I have wondered and never attempted in fear I could cause a glitch. Is it ok to cut and shorten servo or esc to rx wires? I would obviously cut strip and solder and re-shrink the 3 wires individually but for some reason I thought someone once told me it wall cause glitching cause the length is that for a reason. The reason im asking now is cause the esc wires to rx are about 10" and the "Y" harness is about 20" I only need about 6"! THANKS

Simon.O.
07-19-2008, 06:59 PM
I have shortened and even lengthened servo and esc to rx cables before with no issue at all.
I use Hitec and Futaba AM systems.

G Doggett
07-19-2008, 09:23 PM
I agree with Simon, the length of servo and receiver wires is not critical as they are not receiving an external transmission like the antenna, they are simply carrying voltage or a signal wave from A to B.
I also have lengthened and shortened these with no detrimental result.
Just be careful to have good connections so that you don't introduce faults or increased resistance to the circuit.
Graham.

PS - No sign of your 700 SC yet Simon, will check P O Box on Monday morning.