Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Tue 25 October 2011, 23:28
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Griff, we used Wago connectors in the ShopBot...
Griff, we used Wago connectors in the ShopBot days, but the recent MM's have been without connectors. Crimped, hard-wired . . . . much more reliable.
The motors don't go faulty...we learnt that...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Wed 31 August 2011, 23:31
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Pablo, I changed the Windows settings for my...
Pablo, I changed the Windows settings for my keyboard to type ñ, ç, ä, ¿, etc. see:
http://www.studyspanish.com/accents/typing.htm and http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306560 . The key thing is to...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Thu 25 August 2011, 09:28
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Sat 20 August 2011, 10:33
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Fri 26 October 2007, 05:12
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Thu 25 October 2007, 22:55
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Wed 24 October 2007, 23:21
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Wed 24 October 2007, 11:48
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Doug, if you are still interested in those...
Doug, if you are still interested in those ShopBot/Wago connectors, read this post on the ShopBot forum today:
http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/show.cgi?tpc=29&post=58550#POST58550
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Tue 23 October 2007, 23:02
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Replies: 61
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I think those two quotes summarise...
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I think those two quotes summarise nicely what this thread is all about - attention to small details can save money and headaches. Different countries may use different systems, but it all...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Mon 22 October 2007, 09:20
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Replies: 61
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Dave, we use that style of terminal for many...
Dave, we use that style of terminal for many other things besides Geckos. Lots of industrial machinery, mines, ships, automotive, railways, etc. We know them as a trouble-free, long-term reliable,...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Mon 22 October 2007, 07:39
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Mon 22 October 2007, 03:20
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Replies: 61
Views: 81,917
Alan, the original bootlace ferrule I remember...
Alan, the original bootlace ferrule I remember had no plastic shroud at the back - the whole thing crimped smaller than the OD of the wire.
With those rail mounted terminals, it would be unusual...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Sun 21 October 2007, 23:34
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Replies: 61
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Heath, I was quoting somebody else there - I...
Heath, I was quoting somebody else there - I don't personally believe in the "gas-tight" theory. I just don't see how a crimp can ever be truly gas-tight or why that should be so desirable. The...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Sun 21 October 2007, 09:34
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Tue 28 August 2007, 23:18
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Replies: 61
Views: 81,917
Last night there was a discussion on soldered...
Last night there was a discussion on soldered wire ends on the Gecko Yahoo forum. What follows is an extract from http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/geckodrive/message/12638 , a post by Mariss of...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Sun 05 August 2007, 23:50
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Sun 05 August 2007, 12:51
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Views: 81,917
Alan, from personal experience, solder tinned...
Alan, from personal experience, solder tinned wires come loose because solder (lead) always relaxes under load. Also the rosin/acid seems to attract moisture and fuzzy growths. Some people will...
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