minibot & Terminal block

[Da Kid]

Are the Green Terminal Blocks supplied in the kit of parts allowable for use as electrical connectors on the minibot?

[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by Da Kid

Are the Green Terminal Blocks supplied in the kit of parts allowable for use as electrical connectors on the minibot?

Unless you can find them listed in <R92> or here, then no.

[Da Kid]

I had looked there but i was wondering if they were classified as crimps, which are allowed, as per <R92>K. since they do squeeze the wires. i guess this would probably be a question for the GDC.

[apalrd]

Why use a terminal block? It has so much weight to it (for a minibot at least).

Solder would work fine... Wrapped in electrical tape.

[Da Kid]

I want to have all of the connections in the same place if i'd ever have to change anything. i currently have sta-kon connector on them. i might go back and solder though. i guess there probably won't be any need to rewire a minibot.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by Da Kid

I had looked there but i was wondering if they were classified as crimps, which are allowed, as per <R92>K. since they do squeeze the wires. i guess this would probably be a question for the GDC.

No,
They are not classified as "crimps". I believe the rule allows crimps to give a convenient way to attach wire(s) to the limit switches.