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Le Chuck:
There is no issue setting it up as a molex connection.  It would be a nice clean solution, but if you wanna start snipping ends and hard wiring there is not issue with that either.  I wouldn't just shove some 20g into the molex connector though, drop by radio shack and pick up some ends so you can do the fitting properly, you'll be happy with the result. 
Nephasth:
I would recommend using bullet connectors for those inexperienced with wiring and wanting a connection that can be seperated at will. They only require standard crush type wire crimpers, no special crimping. Using male and female quick disconnects would work too, but I would recommend fully insulated connectors in this case.

ETA: When wiring a two wire connection like this, it is a good idea to alternate connector sexes on each end of the harness to help prevent connecting it backwards (i.e. a male and female connector on each side of the harness, so wire #1's male connector will only mate with its corresponding female connector, and wire #2 on the same side has a female connector installed so it will only mate with with its corresponding male connector on the other side).

Bullet connectors:


Fully insulated quick disconnects:
TopJimmyCooks:
Nep, you're going to get into contract trouble if you're found recommending a non-Molex product.  It's not worth losing your endorsement deal over. 

  -the >:D legal  >:D department. 
Nephasth:
 :laugh2:

Molex is always my recommended connector manufacturer to those who have the tools to properly use them. ;)
kahlid74:
Day late to this thread but you're on the right track.  Topjimmy knows his stuff so you should be all good with the above recommendations.  The only thing I'll warn you about is using a lazy suzy in this fashion can produce unknown results.  Those who have used it should know it's reliability but you are using it on a place it's not meant for, which Topjimmy stated before.

I plan to rotate a 42 inch LED TV in my showcase cab.  I plan to use Stepper motors with controls by Arduino's programmable interface and gears.  Topjimmy and Ond got me going in the right direction so If you're looking for another way to go Ond's build has a whole bunch of documentation.

Also, don't let Ond's method scare you.  The small Lbs*in torque required for a small LCD monitor can be accomplished with a small stepper motor/control.  So it's pretty cheap too.
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