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- | * 1x 12v 20w (at minimum) halogen or suitable globe | + | * 1x 12v 20w halogen or suitable globe |
* 1x XT60 male connector | * 1x XT60 male connector | ||
* 1x XT60 female connector | * 1x XT60 female connector | ||
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* 2x 15cm 14-12AWG wire (red, positive) | * 2x 15cm 14-12AWG wire (red, positive) | ||
* 6x heat shrink pieces | * 6x heat shrink pieces | ||
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+ | //NOTE: 12v 20W globe will limit the current to ~1.6A, this is generally enough to power up a quadcopter with FPV gear (and maybe idle motors).// | ||
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===== Steps ===== | ===== Steps ===== | ||
+ | - Solder and heatshrink one length of the red wire onto the positive XT60 male connector. | ||
+ | - Solder and heatshrink one length of the red wire onto the positive XT60 female connector. | ||
+ | - Push one leg of the 12v globe into one length of red wire and solder and heatshrink, repeat using the remaining red wire and other leg of the 12v globe. | ||
+ | - Solder one length of the black wire from the negative XT60 male connector to the negative XT60 female connector. | ||
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===== References ===== | ===== References ===== | ||
* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2327875 (credit: mnemennth) | * http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2327875 (credit: mnemennth) |