Electrical

[Guest]

hey, im needing some answers if anyone could help

what would be the best size of cable to use ie diameter and current rating for drill motors (the ones from gimson robotics), also the best connection fittings, whats the best

crimps
blocks
single pole

and how does the large lugs work, to you put a bolt through both lugs for a connection

please help
billy

[andrewj]

Electrical

I use the 4mm diameter cable from Technobots. Ive used blocks so far for wiring, but its probably best to use crimps just in case in competition. Gimson Robotics also sells PowerPole connections which are simple push/pull fits, which are also handy.

Hope that helps.

[Kenny]

Electrical

Dont use Crimps i have used them and stress on them they pull out

[ewan]

Electrical

30A powerpole connectors are designed to be soldered to the cable rather than crimped (although they can be crimped with the right tool) - and can be attached in many different connector arrangements. They should be an ideal solution if youve got a soldering iron to hand (or can purchase the Antex 80W iron when you buy your ball transfer units, as this is an ideal iron for the kind of work youd be looking at doing).

You could get away with 2.5sq-mm cable, but the larger the cable, the lower the resistance, so 4sq-mm should be a better solution. Silicone cable is the type ideal for combat robots (flexible and high temperature handling) and is sold by both technobots and Gimson Robotics).

(Message edited by ewan on June 30, 2006)

[Guest]

Electrical

great guys ideal

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