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Originally Posted by phurley67
I am just a software guy, but don't we already depend on an RJ45 connector for the very vital connection between the RobotRIO and the radio, so how would using it for power make it worse? Do the RJ45 cables bounce more than the barrel connector and arc inside the housing? (genuinely curious, I had previously thought it would be a win)
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RJ45 is a loose fit connector and is a standard failure point during shock and vibe testing (bounce causes the contacts to come apart). I don't really like it for the radio connection, but we have little choice here.
I'd prefer a connector like the Cannon / Amphenol MS3112E12-10P connector.
Standard barrel connectors have 360 degree connection so vibe failures are minimized and the only common failure point is if the connector totally pulls out of the socket.