Shortening gyro wires

[WickedDragon]

I have a gy401 gyro and given the mounting location the wires are way too long. Is there a recommended way to shorten the wires other than bundling them?

[DavidH]

Bundle them and secure them with velcro one wrap. I would not suggest shortening them.

David

[archiebald]

Not gyros, but I recently shortened some of my servo leads.

As long as yo have the correct terminals and a good set of crimping pliers, you can make as good a job of it as ex-factory.

I was extremely happy with the result, never had the old girl looking so smart and easy to work on.

[WickedDragon]

Hey archiebald

I actually shorten servo wires from the other end; take them apart and resolder the connections. I ended up bundling the gyro wires in braided sheathing and stuffed (and I mean stuffed) them in beside the receiver.

BTW... thanks, David

[Steve Bryant]

Can anyone provide a reason why it is a bad idea to shorten gyro wires?
Is there something in the wire length that influnces the operation of the gyro.
(for the purpose of this question lets assume the following items to be true:

1. Gyro is properly mounted with gyro mounting tape in an accepted location
2. Proximity to other electronic components is no factor
3. wires are not strained, or otherwise affecting the vibration isolation of the gyro
4. wires are cut and new connectors are attatched with proper crimping tool and proper method

Steve

[Mad3Deez]

the only downside is if you ever want to install the gyro in a heli with a location that warrants the longer leads you are beat.

[HeliDan]

You can purchase replacement connectors (with pins) and a molex style crimper and shorten gyro and servo wires. There is absolutely nothing wrong with shortening, and if you ever want to lengthen, you can buy the quad-zip wire and do so, if you're ok with soldering....

[Milde Shag]

It is possible to shorten most wires and end up with less power loss.
Funny thing about shortening aerials however (not too smart) :P


The digital servos pose a problem better not to go inside them.
If you can find hi quality crimps with matching plugs thats the way to go on digital (S92- 52, 54, 55 series)
Any other Futaba Digitals of the like.
Also uprating the servo leads on some Hi Torque Analogue servos like S9402 would't hurt.
Futaba 50 Core is nice for handling more load generated from typical slamming 3D.
I have done it may times and made a much neater wire loom also the 6mm spiral wrap works great.