 | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors —Timothy P. Smith
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| | | (...) (URL) 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 (...) (19 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | | | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors —Ken Koleda
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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)
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| | | | | | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors —Timothy P. Smith
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| | | | | | (...) Right- I shaved off two of the studs with a paring knife (opposite corners), then the screws just twisted right in. I said 3/4" before, but that's too long. Maybe 1/2-inch? Take a brick with you. I found them at Radio Shack, though, I know (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | | | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors —Ken Koleda
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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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