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Re: Terminal blocks VS Quick disconnects

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Originally Posted by jason701802 View Post
Can I see some pictures of how you have implemented it? It looks like a very diverse system and it looks like it could get pretty heavy.

Another thing to note is that many (I would cautiously say most) terminal block systems are designed for stationary mounting on a factory floor, i.e., a (nearly) vibration free environment. Automobiles (and just about any other mobile vehicle) almost exclusively use quick-connects.
1836 is very good friends with 1515, and I know that the system is heavier(maybe 3 lbs extra), but they really like the modularity. It uses 4 of the wago blocks, and makes it very easy to add/subtract/change any wiring on their robot.
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