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Step 8Attach the clip to the wire.

Attach the clip to the wire.
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If you don't want to solder, you can just epoxy the clip onto the wire.

I like soldering, though, because it can be undone and I've got the tools to do it.

Basically, you need to heat the copper wire and add some solder to make it silver-colored. Slip the wire into the alligator clip, then heat the joint and add solder ot make a bond.
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