I wanted to extend the cables between the wheel and the controller, but they used a locking Molex-style plug and receptacle, and I couldn't find a replacement. I cut the controller wires since it would be cheaper and easier to replace the controller than the wheel if I messed up. I bought a header pin kit to extend the encoder signals, but I think the existing wires were too thick, and I may have misused the crimper.
Naive attempt
I spent nearly two hours fussing with the header pin, and even if they worked, I would worry about them pulling loose. I removed my work and extended the wires with solder and shrink tubes. The power wires were standard bullet connectors that I could find at a hardware store or online. I will put the controller in a backpack, so I made the wires longer than necessary, so I can store the slack. I bundled everything in a spiral wrap to protect and contain it.
Extended cables
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I spent nearly two hours fussing with the header pin, and even if they worked, I would worry about them pulling loose. I removed my work and extended the wires with solder and shrink tubes. The power wires were standard bullet connectors that I could find at a hardware store or online. I will put the controller in a backpack, so I made the wires longer than necessary, so I can store the slack. I bundled everything in a spiral wrap to protect and contain it.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2022-10-11
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