Updated Connecting Devices to a Control or Expansion Hub (markdown)

FTC Engineering
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| 6. Turn off the switch and verify that the Hub is off. Note that the Hubs LED should not be illuminated.<br/><br/><p align="center"><img src="https://github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/WikiSupport/blob/master/ftc_app/images/Connecting12VStep6.jpg" width="350"></p> | | 6. Turn off the switch and verify that the Hub is off. Note that the Hubs LED should not be illuminated.<br/><br/><p align="center"><img src="https://github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/WikiSupport/blob/master/ftc_app/images/Connecting12VStep6.jpg" width="350"></p> |
### Connecting a Motor to the Hub ### Connecting a Motor to the Hub
The Hub can drive up to four (4) 12V DC motors per Hub. The Hub uses a type of electrical connector known as a 2-pin JST VH connector. Currently, the FIRST-approved 12V DC motors are equipped with Anderson Powerpole connectors. An adapter cable is used to connect the Anderson Powerpole connectors to the Hub motor port. The Hub can drive up to four (4) 12V DC motors per Hub. The Hub uses a type of electrical connector known as a 2-pin JST VH connector. Many of the FIRST-approved 12V DC motors are equipped with Anderson Powerpole connectors. An adapter cable can be used to connect the Anderson Powerpole connectors to the Hub motor port.
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<img src="https://github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/WikiSupport/blob/master/ftc_app/images/MotorRig.jpg" width="350"> <img src="https://github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/WikiSupport/blob/master/ftc_app/images/MotorRig.jpg" width="350">