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OM5P-AP Power Connector

Folks:

I'm having problems with getting power reliably to the OM5P-AP radio.

I'm using the AndyMark am-2922 2.1 x 5.5mm DC Power Male Jack Connector with Screw Terminals. The barrel connector fits loosely into the radio. I can wiggle the barrel connector from side to side and see the radio power drop out momentarily when I do this.

I'm concerned about the reliability of this connection when the robot is bouncing around on the field.

Also, I looked at the radio suppliers website where they sell power supplies, but don't seem to publish any details on the required connector.

Anyone else have any views on this?

Re: OM5P-AP Power Connector

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Originally Posted by Jim Wilks (Post 1531753)

The power connector used on last year's wireless router works fine. Just hook it to the 12 Volt terminals on the VRM.

Re: OM5P-AP Power Connector

A connector for the radio came in the KOP, too.

Re: OM5P-AP Power Connector

If the one that came with the radio is missing, buy a whole new power supply and cut the wire near the brick end. There are much bigger issues to conquer than fussing around with flaky radio power.