
Linux robot 92
Does any one know how to add extension wire to the servo wire connector without cutting or modifing the black clip end and does any one know if the replacement I2c port cable able to just clamp together like an extension wire or does it have to be cut and modified or can it use general same gage wire modded to it like servo extension wiring, cuz I trying to find a cheap way to finish my project on spare wires from old toy robots, so stage one of project omega can be completed and readied for programming. Any ideas?
But to use existing wire you could cut in to the servo wire in half and join your salvaged wires in between both ends, and insulate the joins with heat shrink, terminal blocks, or wrap with electrical tape. Just make sure the salvaged wire is a similar gauge to the servo wires.
As for i2c I would take a little more care as it is quite fragile, and the slightest issue can lock the EZ-B needing you to power cycle it. The ribbon cables from the shop are female to female so can't be used as extention wires on their own.
But you can get yourself a pack of "four pin 2mm pitch male to male adapters" (seen above) which fit inbetween the two ribbon cables to make an extention, and wrap the join with electrical tape to make the connection extra secure. I wouldn't try anything else in regards to i2c cables, and this idea works, and works well with no issues.
Hope some of that helps.
I had a bit of trouble a while back using jumper cables to extend an i2c cable for an RGB array and this caused problems for my project. Simply using another i2c ribbon and adapter solved the issue.
Good luck with your omega project. I look forward to seeing it when it's done.
Alan
Regards ,
Ron
Rin, I'll reply tonight. Dealing with a plumbing emergency right now, but yes, good idea.
Alan
The joys of owning a 42 year old house.
Alan
Ron