6 WIRE BRAIDING
Take the 6 wires from the motor, and arrange them into 3 pairs. To braid them, first consider there’s a center pair, and two outer pairs. Basically, the outer pairs alternate crossing over the center pair. For example…
Grab the left outer pair, and cross them over the center pair, so they become the new center pair.
Now grab the right outer pair..
..and cross them over the center pair, so they become the new center pair.
Now grab the left outer pair..
..and cross them over the center pair, so they become the new center pair.
Repeat as necessary.
Tips
- Every once in a while, run your fingers up and down the braid while squeezing, to even out the braid.
- Cut the wire ends after braiding, not before. Otherwise the wires won’t line up when you wire up the connector.
- Put heat shrink over the end of the braid before you solder up the connector.
- Once soldered, twist the connector around until all the wires are tight, then pull the heat shrink down over it, and shrink it. The heat shrink should make a good strain relief for the connector.
Note: The picture and instructions above are taken from: http://seriss.com/opcs/install/braid.html
Note 2: For 3 wire braids, use your imagination.
Below are real pictures i took myself, forgive me for the lousy picures.
1. Prepare the wires
2. Repeat the whole process as necessary.
The end product.
Any questions, ask your mum.
