Technology Tips from Thomas Eng: Anderson Powerpoles
The Modern Robotics (MR) Core Power Distribution Module (PDM) and the 12V 3000mAh battery are equipped with Tamiya electrical connectors. The PDM�s power input cable has a male Tamiya connector and the 12V battery has a female Tamiya connector. Figure 1 - The PDM and the 12V Battery have Tamiya electrical connectors. The Tamiya connector is a common type of connector often used in the RC model industry. The Tamiya connector is a keyed type of electrical connector. This means that the shape of the connector prevents a user from improperly connecting two electrical components together. For the PDM, the square shaped component of the Tamiya connector matches the square shaped (positive) receptacle on the battery�s female Tamiya connector. The PDM�s circular shaped component matches the circular shaped (negative) receptacle on battery�s female Tamiya connector. The Tamiya connectors work well, but the internal components can stretch and loosen after repeate...