3 core 12 awg silicone wire for motors?

Hi there, is there any reason why i haven’t seen anybody using a 3 core cable instead of 3 individual ones running from motor to esc?
Any recommendation for a not too stiff cable of good quality?
Thanks

Seb

All chinese boards have motor cables like this.
Why you don’t see them here speaks for itself I think :slight_smile:

Most people here also have hormonal issues which makes them use cables that are rated 10x of what is needed :joy:

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not sure if you understood right. i am talking of combining all 3 cables into one with 3 cores.

I understand.

I havent seen silicon wire sleeved up like this.

Trampa just puts a big heatshrink around the whole length.

that’s what i was wondering, doesnt that get terribly stiff? I bought a really nice connector which has all 3 combined plus sensor wires, but the cable is super stiff. I think the quality of the cable isn’t great, hence the stiffness.

Quality cable doesnt need to be flexible
Anywayw you put cable sleeve over your cables to look nicer

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Just put a cable sleeve

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Yeah, nylon cable sleeves work great. Can even double up the layers for more durability without compromising on flexibility. Heres some on Amazon, 8-10mm is probably a good width from my experience. Whenever you cut it be sure to melt the ends like a shoelace so it doesn’t unravel itself. https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Rigging-Conduit-Expandable-Sleeving/dp/B01N45WLKL/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=10mm+Wide+Nylon+Mesh+Rigging&qid=1619790849&s=industrial&sr=1-2

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I have found it but it was like 10.00 per meter for 3 conductor