Heavyweight removable link

[Andron4000]

Hello Guys,

What is everyone using for their removable link on their heavyweights?
I've had a look at some off the shelf connectors and they don't seem to be rated for the types of current we are pulling (400A max burst @ 28.8V)

[maddox10]

In Kan Opener we used 3D printed tripple EC5 connector.
But if we would do something simular now, it would be EC8 in a 3D printed housing.

[TechAUmNu]

Those EC8 are rated at about 350A, so should be fine. We are going to be using two of them for Triforce.

In Kan Opener we used 3D printed tripple EC5 connector.
But if we would do something simular now, it would be EC8 in a 3D printed housing.

Does your 3d printed housing have a way to stop the connector flying out on heavy impacts?

[maddox10]

Yes, a hook was printed on the link and a notch in the reciving end to avoid self removing links.

[Andron4000]

Nice, thanks guys. 2 EC8's it is!

[supernova]

Hi,

I'm using 2 EC8's too. Has anyone designed a printed mount for these?

S

[typhoon_driver]

I'm sure I'll be printing a mount for them in the near future

[maddox10]

The replacement for the big Andersons.

[typhoon_driver]

I love the click and the positive hold they have but they are huge when compared to the EC8s or similar.

[Eventorizon]

Quad EC5 with a cover held over the top by 2 wing nuts, also using a 3D printed case.

[joey_picus]

*four* links?

[Eventorizon]

*four* links?

One per motor: for safety, trouble shooting and making sure we don't burn any connectors out.

[joey_picus]

One per motor: for safety, trouble shooting and making sure we don't burn any connectors out.

Fair enough, I'll stick with the traditional one I think!

[Eventorizon]

Fair enough, I'll stick with the traditional one I think!

Oh yeah, I missed one... SIZE! We can't fit a 150A Anderson in the robot so we had to go for multiple smaller ones

[maddox10]

I have seen too many self removing Anderson links in the 15 years I'm a roboteer.

Since we went to EC5 for Bullfrog, we didn't suffer from that anymore.