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Re: Electrical connectors on control system items

This is just my opinion on the connectors mentioned.

.1 inch headers (PWM) - As long as the pins on the roboRIO or on the male connector don't bend they're great to use. The cables themselves are somewhat bothersome when they're not long enough to reach because the connectors don't provide an easy way to connect wire to wire without being prone to disconnecting.

Weidmuller - Probably my favorite connector that is used for the small wires. They are easy to press (I have been known to just use my finger in a pinch) and hold the wire well when they have been used properly.

Wago - They work very well for large wires. When the PDP isn't in a convenient position they can be hard to work with if not given the proper care. I don't really have a problem with them but I know that some people do.

Screw terminals - Annoying when they're not placed well and sometimes the screw is dropped. But otherwise reliable if used correctly.

Spade terminals - I don't like them. They always break on me.

Anderson Powerpole -My favorite way to connect wires to each other hands down. (When current draw allows)

IDC connectors - They work well enough. Good way to join many wires to pins.

USB - I haven't really had them in use on an FRC robot enough to give an opinion.

Barrel jack - They pull out when tugged on and should be secured with a ziptie or something like that. but if theyare not abused (pulled on) they work well

RJ45/RJ11 - They're great until the little clip on them breaks
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