Terminal blocks VS Quick disconnects

[abaileyb123]

Here at team 1515 we use quick disconnects throughout our entire robot. I am the electrical captain and for the past 4 years (3 of which I was a part of) we have utilized modular electronics boards. The advantages that these boards bring are numerous. Easy to matinence / replace components, easy to remove components when shavings could be involved, programmers can have the electronics to play with while builders work on the robot itself.

Are whole system revolves around the WAGO Xcom series connectors. We use a 2 tiered system which can support any number of wires. The way they work is similar to a terminal strip, yet they are fully modular. I see someone mentioned resistance is lower for terminal strips, I haven't researched the resistance imposed by the XCOMs but it has not been a problem. I recommend that teams look in to this system and consider implementing it in future years.