WIRING TIPS
There are two different gauges of stranded wire included with the kit. Use 22 AWG wire unless noted
otherwise in the instructions. The lower AWG (American Wire Gauge) number signifies a thicker gauge of
wire, which can handle more current. (It is important to use the thicker gauge wire where specified in the
instructions.)
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20AWG
22AWG
Because of the electro-magnetic
properties of current traveling through a
wire, there are wiring conventions used
when making wire connections.
A) Twist the wires together where
indicated in the instructions.
B) If two wire paths intersect, try to
have them cross over each other as
perpendicular as possible. (You should
follow the path of the wires shown in
the instructions).
A) Twisted Wires
B) Perpendicular
Intersection
Measure the wire by running it along its actual path (shown in the drawings) and then cutting it with
your wire cutters at a length that will give it a little bit of slack after stripping off the insulation and
soldering.
It is important not to make the wires too long.
Be careful not to strip away strands of wire when you remove the insulation at the end of wires.
Be careful not to burn the insulation of nearby wires with the soldering iron.
With the terminal strips used in this kit, you might want to connect the wires to the lower holes
and components to the upper holes. (Doing this can make it easier to change components for
modification).
5
W
1
K
5
W
1K
Wires connected to lower terminal holes.
Components connected to upper terminal
holes.
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