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Re: 12v Connectors
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:00:38 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Evans writes:
> Hi All,
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> I was wondering whether there are any exeperts or "seasoned amaturers" out
> there who could give me some guidance.
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> I have a black 12v motor and due to the length of time that it has run, the
> 4 electical connectors (the spring loaded ones) on the bottom are wearing
> away, creating contact problems with the middle rail.
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> Firstly, how easily are these motors to open up and secondly, I am sure Lego
> will not be supporting spares for this motor, but I have access to a lathe
> so could knock some more up, but what are they made of - looks like copper
> but I am not sure .
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> Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
It's very hard to close an opened motor again, since thinks are pressed inside
under stress.
The material is a kind of electrical bronce. That means it is much weaker as
copper, but I think any kind of (weak) metal will do the same job.
Regards,
Ben
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| Hi All, I was wondering whether there are any exeperts or "seasoned amaturers" out there who could give me some guidance. I have a black 12v motor and due to the length of time that it has run, the 4 electical connectors (the spring loaded ones) on (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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