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STEP 7
Assembly Process:
This is a very important step in your build. Here you will soldier the open leads from the ESC's to the PDB. Take your time
and plan this out. Wire management is very important. Provide enough slack on each ESC wire lead so it doesn't rub up
against the main frame plate. But, not too much excess slack as to result in a messy build! If your wires are too long you
may find it difficult to install the rest of the components later in the build. Since you are soldiering the ESC leads with the
PDB installed it helps greatly to use a soldier gun with a fine tip. BE CAREFUL not to get too close to the plastic FC
standoffs or you may damage them with your soldier gun. At this step you can also cut down the ESC signal leads that
run to your flight controller (black and white wires in the picture below). This is important, because most ESC's come
with signal leads that are too long resulting in excess wire. Test fit your FC and determine how long you want these
signal leads to be. Cut then re-soldier the leads to reduce their length.