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Re: MindStorms at Robot Store (Hacking Lego Compatible Parts)
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 27 Aug 1999 07:25:16 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, lego-robotics@crynwr.com (CyberUser) writes:
> I have some black ones as well, I think its for colour coding - yellow
> for sensors, black for third motor. I think I prefer the old grey cable
> as its more flexible. Perhaps the stiff thin black cable is supposed to
> last longer. On the Cybermaster tractor base with the lift up grab tool
> fitted, it tends to prevent the linkage from reaching its full extent.
> Ideally, I would prefer to thread the cable through some of that fake
> tubing but the 2x2 connectors prevent that. Can you buy the bricks on
> their own or do they only come as ready made cables? Suppose one wanted
> a particular length?
>
> Anyway, whoever asked for ideas originally, there seems to be scope for
> improved connectors but presumably they would be covered by patents.
> Thats why the 2x2 connectors are like they are. The sensor component
> should have screw terminals so it is easy to fit wires to without
> soldering.
>
> I thought about RJ45 type but that needs a crimp tool.
What about 2.5mm or 3.5mm phono plugs/sockets?
Or even the small black plastic blocks like a PC's Reset switch,
Power LED and internal speaker use?
Amos "Long time listener first time caller" Bieler
Look at my address umop episdn and turn MAPSOFF when replying.
> Dennis
>
> In message <UdSNqEAkYYS2Ewz$@firshman.demon.co.uk>, Tony Firshman
> <tony@firshman.demon.co.uk> writes
> > In article <QqqhbWADlXS2EwhF@mksftwre.demon.co.uk>, CyberUser <CyberUser
> > @mksftwre.demon.co.uk> writes
> > > Has anyone taken apart the small yellow 2x2 connectors yet on the
> > > Cybermaster? It looks as if you might not be able to repair them.
> > Dunno about the cybermaster, but the wire links with black 4x4
> > connectors are very bad.
> >
> > Anyone who has visited Legoland Windsor will know a very high proportion
> > are duff. The reason is simple - they use a tortuous cable clamping
> > involving 4 90 degree turns. I take mine to pieces, clip off the dead
> > end(s), solder the wires in, and hot glue it together without the turns.
> >
> > That way they survive.
>
> --
> CyberUser
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