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Subject: 
Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:33:50 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Timothy P. Smith wrote:
> 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)

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 store.  So far not turning
up much.

Thanks

-Ken



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  Re: Lego "style" wire and electrical connectors
 
(...) (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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