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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 12:29:36 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Ken Koleda wrote:
> 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...
> >
> >
> > 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)
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> Hello Tim,
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> 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?
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 that much.
> I'm in serious doubt aboutmy skill of crafting a function *and* asthetically
> pleasing replacement connector.
> 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).
Molex pins are expensive, and you don't crimp them. Great for somethings, but
not this. Phone wire with crimps is a good choice. And you might consider
'liquid solder', it's a sort of a metal-based glue. For the bricks I made, I
just twisted the wire around the screws and squished it down with pliers. Not
ideal, but it worked. If you're building something that move or vibrates or
takes some abuse, you need to attach them better.
Tim (Smith)
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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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