Powerpole Distribution Board (No Fuses or Breakers)

Tip-to-tip length is approximately 12.6 inches. Want it longer or shorter? We offer this cable in custom lengths! Both end connectors are crimped with a 6-ton pneumatic crimping tool. One end has connections to attach to the battery and the other has an SB50 Anderson Connector. This cable is resistant to oil, most acids, grease, and even abrasion! That's a TOUGH cable.

Which do you prefer a stiff cable or a flexible cable? No matter your choice we have the best option in either camp. PVC insulated cables create a stiff wire route maintaining shape for repeatable connections. EPDM jacketed cables cand bend and twist to accommodate tight spaces and small places.

Specifications

• Connector : SB50, 1/4 in. Ring Terminal
• Gauge: 6
• Insulation: PVC or EPDM
• Operating Temperature: 257°F to -59°F
• Stranding: 263 inside EPDM Jacketed Wire
• Voltage: 60V Max
• Wire Type: Stranded

NOTE: This product is not included in any Sales or Discounts.

The Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) is a DC to DC convertor that is capable of both boost and buck voltage regulation. The device features two independent SEPIC (Single Ended Primary-inductor Converter) regulators allowing the input voltage to be above or below the desired output voltage. There are two regulators (one 5V and one 12V) each with two current limiting PTC’s (500mA and 2A). Reverse polarity protection is included.

The VRM has been used in the 2015-2021 FIRST Robotics Competition Kit of Parts.  As of Sept 10, 2020 according to FIRST blog these will continue to remain competition legal in future years.

See the overview of the 2021 Controls system

Please contact support at [email protected] for warranty issues or Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) for this product.

VRM User Guide

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-2857 VRM.PDF

Note: Setup directions for this radio can be found here, http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/144986?data-resolve-url=true&data-manual-id=13503.

Product Overview: 
Announced as the 2017 Radio for the FIRST Robotics Competition: http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/blog/2017-control-system-update To comply with new FCC (USA) and IC (Canada) regulations, this device does not allow non-Open Mesh firmware to be loaded, and no SSH access within the US or Canada. It also requires a new approval process for custom.sh files
This radio will ship with default firmware and is only allowed to be used with Open Mesh firmware and FIRST Robotics Competition approved firmware.

Compact size perfect for robot applications where WiFi is needed, including in the FIRST Robotics Competition environment. High speed, dual band 1.17 Gbps (300+867 Mbps) 802.11ac mini cloud-managed access point with 802.3af PoE support, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and four internal antennas.

Power Supply is not included with this Radio, 12V - 24V DC @ 1A Input, or PoE (24V Passive PoE or 48V 802.3af PoE)

This radio is available to FIRST teams at a set price, please contact [email protected] if FIRST team price not shown.

Warranty Info:
Please contact Open Mesh for warranty issues or Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) for this product. Fill out this form to begin the process, http://www.open-mesh.com/rma

Specifications:

• Speed: 1.17 Gbps (300+867 Mbps)
• Radio: 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz
• Antenna: Two internal dual band 2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
• Power: 19 dBm (79 mw) flat power
• Range (approximate): 25-50’ indoor (1-2 walls) 100’ outdoor
• Processor: 720 MHz QCA9557 + QCA9882 MIPS 74K
• WLAN Standard: 802.11a/g/n/ac 2.4 + 5 GHz
• Memory: 128MB DRAM
• Ethernet (WAN and LAN): 2 x Gigabit
• Size: 3.75” x 2.75” x 1”

Features: 

• Dual Band 802.11ac
  • Deploy concurrent 2.4GHz + 5GHz ac-ready networks to let newer phones, tablets and laptops fly while still supporting legacy devices.
• High performance
  • The OM5P-AC is available in a 2x2, 1.17 Gbps MIMO configuration for exceptional speed over short distances in dense environments.
• 802.3af PoE
  • Support for 802.3af PoE and 12-24v passive PoE to power your access points up to 300 feet away over a single Ethernet cable.

Six gauge battery cables have been around for a long time in competition robotics. With a larger wire gauge however, you can prolong your breaker life thanks to the lower resistance of the larger flexible wire. This battery cable features four gauge multi-strand wires along with a SB120 Anderson Power Products connector. This battery cable can be used with other power components using the SB120 connector.

Specifications:

• Gauge: 4
• Weight: ~ 0.05 Pounds
• Connector Type: Anderson SB120
• Overall Length: 12 - 14 in. (+/- 0.25 in.)

Our Robot Signal Light is designed to work with the robo-RIO's RSL port to provide a quick visual indicator of robot status. This is not the 855PB-B12ME522 light specified by R70 of the 2017 FIRST Robotics Competition manual, but it does provide similar functionality.

We're offering this product so teams can use all the diagnostic features of the robo-RIO at an affordable price when legality and compactness isn't a priority. Our light housing is larger, and it is wired with two spade connectors. There is no polarity on the light housing, so it is not possible to wire backwards. 

To wire this light, we recommend our 2-wire cable (am-2133) and either soldering to the spade connections or using a female spade connector available separately.

Specifications:

• Weight: 0.1085 pounds without lead wires
• Height: 3.23 in. from top of dome to bottom of mounting stem
• Dome height: 2.09 in.
• Dome diameter: 2.24 in.
• Mounting stem diameter: 0.850 in.
• Mounting threads: M22x1.5, nut included

This product is shipped in kit form. When assembled, this cable is mounted on a mobile robot and provides the complete solution for transferring voltage and current from a robot's battery to the Power Distribution board. The tip-to-tip length is approximately 20 inches. 

Both end connectors of each cable are crimped with a 6-ton crimping tool. 

Specifications:

• Weight: 0.7 pounds
• Length: Approximately 20 inches
• Connector Type: Anderson Power Parts Connector
• 120 Amp Circuit Breaker
• Guage: 6

Included Hardware:

• One - Robot Power Cable with Red @ ~11" and Black @ ~18"
• One - Robot Power Cable, Red @ ~5"
• One - 120 Amp Circuit Breaker

Power Poles are a fantastic way to create repeatable, reliable, and reconfigurable connections. When it comes to connector systems, Power Poles take first place. 

Components in this Bundle:

• 1 - Crimp Tool (am-2554)
• 150 - PP45 Red Housing (am-2158)
• 150 - PP45 Black Housing (am-2159)
• 330 - PP45 Contact (am-2157)

This is a kit of loose Anderson Power Products (APP) Powerpole (model PP45) connector hardware, aimed at providing a robot builder some tools to make dis-connectable cables and wires. This kit contains 100 Red Housings, 100 Black Housings and 200 Contacts.

This kit provides the connecting hardware needed to make 100 Ground/12V pairs that are easily removable.

The contacts are rated for 45 amps, and sized for 10-12 gauge wire. Use this Powerpole Crimper for good connection.

Included Hardware:

• One Hundred- Red APP single-connector Powerpole housings (APP #: 1327)
• One Hundred- Black APP single-connector Powerpole housings (APP #: 1327G6)
• Two Hundred - Contacts (APP #: 261G2-LPBK)
• Overall weight - 0.88 lbs.

This pneumatic fittings kit is perfect for your first time using pneumatics or restocking your current supply. It contains many of the most commonly used fittings as well as a few extras that always come in handy when re-configuring or repairing.

Individual Components within this Bundle:

• four - straight, 1/4" press-in to 1/4" NPT
• six - straight, 1/4" press-in to 1/8" NPT
• twelve - elbow, flow control, 1/4" press-in, 1/8" NPT
• twelve - elbow, 1/4" press-in, 1/8" NPT
• four - union tee, three port 1/4" press-in
• two - 1/8" NPT hex head plug
• four - 1/4" - 1/8" NPT, hex nipple
• two - 1/8" NPT to 1/4"press-in, female bulkhead
• four - 1/8" NPT hex nipple
• two - 1/2" x 520"PTFE tape roll
• eight - elbow, 1/4" press-in to 1/4" NPT
• two - union tee, 1/8" NPT, 2 female mooports, 1 male port
• two - 1/4" NPT hex nipple
• two - 1/4" NPT hex head plug
• four - 1/4" press-in, Y
• four - 1/4" press-in (two), 1/8" NPT (one), Y
• two - cross, 1/8" NPT, 3 female ports, 1 male port
• two - 1/8" NPT male to 1/4" NPT female
• two - Flow Control, In-Line, 1/4" tube, press-in
• four - 1/8" NPT, 1/4" push-in, valve

This kit of parts makes up a system which creates pressurized air in a safe, manageable manner for mobile robots.

This is an assortment of lightweight parts picked specifically to work well together in an efficient manner. All of these parts together weigh under 6 pounds. These parts collectively make up a pneumatic system, sending air out to the valves and cylinders. These are all of the parts you need to get controlled, pressurized air sent to your valve(s) of choice.

 

Hardware:

• 1 - Viair air compressor pump (am-2005)
• 1 - 574 ml Plastic Air Tank (am-2649)
• 2 - Bracket for mounting Air Tank (am-2008)
• 1 - Norgren Pressure Regulator and Bracket (am-2020)
• 2 - Pressure Gauge (am-3147)
• 1 - Pressure Relief Valve (am-3871)
• 1 - Nason Pressure Switch (am-2006)
• 1 - 1/4" OD Polyurethane Pneumatic Tubing (20 yards) (am-2137)
• 1 - 1/4" NPT straight press-in fitting (am-2010)
• 1 - 1/8" NPT straight press-in fitting (am-2011)
• 1 - 1/8" NPT elbow press-in fitting (am-2039)
• 2 - 1/8" NPT flow Control (am-2897)
• 1 - 1/8" NPT cross fitting (am-2380)
• 1 - 1/8" NPT Y fitting (am-2183)
• 1 - Ball Valve Fitting 1/4 in. NPT Male x Female Lever Handle (am-2023)
• 1 - Female Fitting, 1/8" NPT, 1/4" tube (am-2033)
• 1 - Union Tee, 1/4" tube (am-2015)
• 1 - 1/4" x 1/8" NPT adapter fitting (am-2381)
• 1 - Low Density PTFE Tape Roll (am-2045)