How do I connect those wires?(pic included)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the assembly of a motor's electrical connections, specifically how to properly connect wires to copper junctions using heat shrink tubing. Participants explore different methods of connection, including soldering and alternative approaches, in the context of a DIY project involving a brushless motor.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether to solder wires to the copper junctions or simply insert them into a cross-shaped opening, expressing confusion about the assembly process.
  • Another participant suggests that the metal plugs resemble "banana jack" plugs and describes a method involving soldering the wires into a cup-like end of the plug, followed by applying heat shrink tubing.
  • Some participants provide examples of similar connectors to clarify the type of junctions being discussed.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster figured out the assembly by looking at pictures of other motors, confirming that the motor is intended for a DIY drone project.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method for connecting the wires, as there are differing opinions on whether soldering is necessary or if alternative methods can be used. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the specific design and function of the copper junctions, leading to varied interpretations of how to proceed with the assembly. There are references to the need for visual aids, such as pictures of similar motors, to clarify the assembly process.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals working on DIY electronics projects, particularly those involving motors and connectors, may find this discussion relevant. It may also be useful for those interested in understanding different methods of wire connection in experimental setups.

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I got my new motor, it's from some random brand, and It seems like I have to stick the wires to the connections myself. So I am presented with 3 copper junctions, plain wires and 3 shrink tubes. I was wondering if I am supposed to solder the wires to the copper junction, then shrink the tube around that but what seems the most straight forward is that there is a cross in the copper junction and I was,

wondering if I am supposed to stick the wires inside this cross, without any soldering, then shrink the heat shrink tube around that area. How do I assemble this simple looking connection?

EDIT: Seriously though, these junctions don't make sense, I can't just stick the wires in this tiny spaced cross there, and I know the other hole is to accept inputs, I guess I just solder this into oblivion?
 

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Jarfi said:
I got my new motor, it's from some random brand, and It seems like I have to stick the wires to the connections myself. So I am presented with 3 copper junctions, plain wires and 3 shrink tubes. I was wondering if I am supposed to solder the wires to the copper junction, then shrink the tube around that but what seems the most straight forward is that there is a cross in the copper junction and I was,

wondering if I am supposed to stick the wires inside this cross, without any soldering, then shrink the heat shrink tube around that area. How do I assemble this simple looking connection?

EDIT: Seriously though, these junctions don't make sense, I can't just stick the wires in this tiny spaced cross there, and I know the other hole is to accept inputs, I guess I just solder this into oblivion?

The end of the metal plugs with the cross are meant to be pushed into holes somewhere -- they look very similar to "banana jack" plugs. You put the heat shrink tubing over a wire and push it back far enough that it won't be heated by soldering the end of the wire. Then put the end of the wire in the open "cup-like" end of the plug. Solder it in the cup, let it cool, then put the heat shrink over the cup end plus the wire and shrink it with a heat gun (or a lighter).

What does the motor look like? Where are you meant to plug in these connectors?
 
Some examples:RCA DT92CWB Banana Plug Connector (males):

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQDvJx-G8BWtpStTxTud8kyqbyGEL8Dx8Y5lAOREfll7AT5d_uz

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQDvJx-G8BWtpStTxTud8kyqbyGEL8Dx8Y5lAOREfll7AT5d_uz.jpg


5.5mm CopterX Banana Plug (male):

http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/images/products/CX-PLUG-BANANA-5-5MM-M_01.jpg

http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/images/products/CX-PLUG-BANANA-5-5MM-M_01.jpg

3.5mm Connector (male and female):

http://img.alibaba.com/wsphoto/v0/452858833/100x3-5mm-Gold-Bullet-Connector-Banana-Plug-for-Battery.jpg

100x3-5mm-Gold-Bullet-Connector-Banana-Plug-for-Battery.jpg
 
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berkeman said:
The end of the metal plugs with the cross are meant to be pushed into holes somewhere -- they look very similar to "banana jack" plugs. You put the heat shrink tubing over a wire and push it back far enough that it won't be heated by soldering the end of the wire. Then put the end of the wire in the open "cup-like" end of the plug. Solder it in the cup, let it cool, then put the heat shrink over the cup end plus the wire and shrink it with a heat gun (or a lighter).

What does the motor look like? Where are you meant to plug in these connectors?

Thanks I've already done just that(ended up figuring it out from pictures of other motors). I bought the motor for cheap (12 dollars). It's a normal motor with a propeller, I'm working on a DIY project from scratch (a drone). This motor is just for expermineting and testing transistors, radio control etcetera. It's a brushless motor.

http://www.thanksbuyer.com/image/cache/data/sku-20885-1-600x600.jpg a picture of said motor.
 
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