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Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:31:29 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Timothy P. Smith wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Ken Koleda wrote:
> > Hello,
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> > 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...
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Tim (Smith)
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* asthetically
pleasing replacement connector.
For longer wires running under siplays and such, currently I am thinking I'll
just use lego wires cut and am leaning towards either .... something like a 3.5
mm connector typically used for audio applcations. I have considered phone or
CAT five wire (I have the crimper and have done some phone wiring in the past),
or possibly the "molex" (?) type connector. I found some online that the had
the handy locking clip on them. looks like you need a crimper to work with them
and they looked a littel expensive.. (I didn't shop much).
For internal applications -- thinking of LEDs for train lighting... even the existing connectors are a bit limiting... pretty much all black and unless you take it apaart can't feed it through say a technic hole-- though not sure what connector would allow that. Internal apps I imagine will be... pretty customized and not probably very modular as a result.
I've looked at some of those links and will study them in more depth. Thanks for
the suggestion.
-Ken
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 | | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
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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 (...) (21 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
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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 (...) (21 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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