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Elgin Clock
22-03-2009, 16:34
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/b70c/?cpg=91H

Anyone ever used it?
Would this be FIRST legal with existing rules?
RMS11
22-03-2009, 16:42
I am not sure about the legality in FIRST, but I have never bought anything from ThinkGeek that I have not loved. It is a really cool product, and if it is FIRST legal I might try it next season. Except it might be harder to undo connections that with solder... Need to be more careful...
Lil' Lavery
22-03-2009, 16:47
It does conduct electricity, but its hardly "glue." It dries incredibly slowly and doesn't hold anything together.
MrForbes
22-03-2009, 17:03
"Dries overnight to a super strong hold. "

that sounds like fun...how long would it take to make a circuit?

"Wire Glue ...... is a great safe (i.e. no heat) way of introducing children to electrical engineering."

I show our students the scar I got when I was 10 years old from dropping molten solder on my finger. I can see how a quick, heatless method of fastening wires is an advantage...crimp connectors anyone?
Josh Goodman
22-03-2009, 17:31
Hmmm....I think I'll be sticking with my solder and quick disconnects...
R.C.
22-03-2009, 19:03
Hmmm....I think I'll be sticking with my solder and quick disconnects...

Second that one or maybe a blow torch for our 4 gauge battery leads:ahh:
Jimmy K
22-03-2009, 20:07
You don't need a blow torch, just 3 soldering irons simultaneously for like 6 hours ;)
EricVanWyk
22-03-2009, 20:24
Bah, my Metcal soldering iron can easily toast through any of that, RoHS or otherwise.
samir13k
22-03-2009, 21:15
You don't need a blow torch, just 3 soldering irons simultaneously for like 6 hours ;)

I think i'll be sticking with my blow torch! :D
DonRotolo
22-03-2009, 21:26
Wire Glue does help reinforce the idea that solder is not a conductor, but merely convenient glue to hold what should be a good electrical connection together for an extended time.

Yes, solder conducts electricity, but only a little bit. The idea is to have a good electrical connection, one that works just fine, and the use the solder to 'freeze' everything in place.

How many times I see kids use solder like it is liquid wire. Tsk.
Al Skierkiewicz
22-03-2009, 23:19
So that no one goes out thinking that this stuff would work well on a robot...
It is intended for small electrical jobs when solder is not convenient and the circuit does not pass a lot of current. Please do not try to use it to butt two #6 conductors together to extend the battery for instance. Please also be advised that the carbon in the glue (as described) is not a great conductor. It has some resistance. If you want to use it as shown to glue wire to an LED, I would not be able to stop you. You do need to insulate the connection though. And don't forget, this is not going to be a repairable connection. Make sure your polarized components are installed correctly before letting the glue dry.
Josh Goodman
23-03-2009, 07:32
Second that one or maybe a blow torch for our 4 gauge battery leads:ahh:

Any excuse for using a blow torch for electrical work is good! :cool:
JasonF
13-04-2009, 23:50
You do need to insulate the connection though.

My first concern. I think this would FIRST Illegal unless covered with electrical tape / insulator.