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Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
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lugnet.robotics
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Sun, 18 Dec 2005 04:12:49 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Ken Koleda wrote:
> Hello,
> Q2. What is the best way to make a lego compatible connector? Seems to me one
> could maybe use small screws the size of studs or something...
http://news.lugnet.com/robotics/ has links to some pages which have ideas for
connectors. Personally, I've had good luck with 4-40 machine screws, 3/4" long.
As for the wire- you might take a sample with you to an electronics store (not
Radio Shack- they probably don't have it) in your town and see what they can do
for you.
Tim (Smith)
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 | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
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| (...) Hello Tim, In what way did you use the machine screws? Did they replace studs say on a 2x2 brick? were you abel to stick them up inside the stud? Any pics or further instructions? I'm in serious doubt aboutmy skill of crafting a function *and* (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
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| (...) Unfortunately I've triec radio shack for the wire and other parts like LEDs and was worely disappointed. I recently got some reed switches mail-order and am hoping to get at that soon. Not sure how to find a well stocked local electronics (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| Hello, I have periodically scoured lugnet for information on this topic and results have been limited. Q1. Can anyone point me to a source of wire that looks as close as possible to the wire that lego uses. I prefer the more flexible variant (...) (19 years ago, 16-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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