Over the past several years, many teams have started using lights to aid their aiming from the far end of the field. Whether you call it a photon cannon, a flashlight, or something else, being able to align a beam of light to a field element is a fast way for your drivers to find the sweet spot for shooting or other actions from a distance. This light, originally used on motorcycles, comes with a convenient mounting bracket for easy installation.

This kit comes with 7 colored filters to insert behind the lens. Replacement filters are available, as is the target light alone.

Specifications:

• Nominal Current: 12W
• Input Voltage: 12 VDC
• Color: Cool White 6500-7000K
• Lumens: 800-1200
• Service Life: >20,000 Hours
• Weight: 0.66 lbs
• Diameter: 2.24" (57mm)
• Length: 4.33" (110mm)
• Number of color Filters: 7
• Colors Included:
  • Dark Red
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Light Green
  • Green Blue
  • Medium Blue
  • Dark Blue

The Thrifty Throttle 3 provides a solid PWM signal for testing electro-mechanical systems. This can be very useful for FRC teams before their control software is complete or trouble shooting issues that arise during competition. There are new features on this version for the same price!

This small board is the quickest way to measure speed or position on almost any rotating or sliding mechanism. Simply mount the PCB facing the object to be measured, and apply a contrasting mark to the object – Electrical Tape or black permanent marker work well on metallic surfaces. Silver marker or white paint work well on dull ones. Most targets can be measured accurately between 0.5 and 1.5in. When connected to a 5V supply, the TLEN sensor will output a pulse (High-Bright/Reflective. Low-Dark) for each mark on the object being measured. This enables the sensor to be used for speed sensing, counting rotations, or basic object detection. As a speed sensor, the TLEN R2 is rated up to 30,000RPM, but will often perform acceptably over 40,000RPM

The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1 is a great choice for use where sensitivity is needed along with side object rejection.

The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1 is a good, low-cost starting place for a customer not sure of which HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ sensor to use.

This sensor is manufactured by MaxBotics.

Specifications: 

• Resolution of 1-mm
• 10Hz reading rate
• Internal temperature compensation
• Cost-effective solution where precision range-findings are needed
• Sensor component allows users to lower the cost of their systems without sacrificing performance
• 42kHz Ultrasonic sensor measures distance to objects
• RoHS compliant
• Read from all sensor outputs: Analog Voltage, RS232 or TTL Serial, and Pulse Width
• Virtually no sensor dead zone, objects closer than 30 cm will typically range as 30 cm
• Maximum range of 5000 mm (195 inches)
• Tolerates outside noise sources
• Operates from 2.5V-5.5V
• Low 3.1mA average current requirement
• Small, light weight module
• Designed for easy integration into your project or product
• Operational Temperature from -15 degrees C to +65 degrees C (+5 degrees F to +149 degrees F)
• Real-time automatic calibration (voltage, humidity, ambient noise)
• Firmware filtering for better noise tolerance and clutter rejection
• Great starting point for users unsure of which sensor to use

The XL-MaxSonar-EZ0 offers the widest and most sensitive beam pattern of any indoor sensor we currently offer. This makes the XL-MaxSonar-EZ0 an excellent choice wherever wide beam detection, reliable people detection, or reliable small obstacle detection are required.

This sensor is manufactured by MaxBotics.

The sensor is small in size, yet the high output acoustic power combined with continuously variable gain, real-time background automatic calibration, real-time waveform signature analysis, and real-time noise rejection algorithms results in virtually noise free distance readings for most users. This holds true even in the presence of many of the various acoustic or electrical noise sources. The XL-MaxSonar-EZ sensor line is factory calibrated to match the sensor beam patterns and provides a long range detection zone.

Specifications: 

• Resolution of 1 cm
• 10Hz reading rate
• 42kHz Ultrasonic sensor measures distance to objects
• RoHS Compliant
• Read from all 3 sensor outputs: Analog Voltage, Serial, Pulse Width
• Virtually no dead zone, objects closer than 20 cm range as 20 cm
• Operates from 3.3-5.5V
• Low 3.4mA average current requirement
• Small, light weight module
• Designed for easy integration into your project or product
• Operational Temperature from -40 degrees C to +70 degrees C (-40 degrees F to +160 degreesF)
• Real-time automatic calibration (voltage, humidity, ambient noise)
• Firmware filtering for better noise tolerance and clutter rejection
• 200,000+ Hours Mean Time Between Failure
• Widest and most sensitive beam of our XL-MaxSonar-EZ sensors
• Maximum range of 765 cm (300 inches)
• Hardware gain of 4000
• Long range, wide detection zone for small targets

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

Here is the two connector, Multi Connection System Maxi from Wago. This is the female and male connection side of an industrial connection solution.

Included Hardware:

• One - Connector, Female 2-Pos, (am-2302)
• One - Connector, Male 2-Pos, (am-2303)

Specifications:

• Positions: 2
• Wire Gauge: AWG 20 – 8
• Pin spacing: 7.62 mm/0.3 in
• Maximum current: 50 amps
• Voltage: 300/600
• Weight: 0.06 lbs

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

This Ethernet Panel Mount Extension Cable can be used to connect to the robo-RIO on FRC robots and provide easy to access plugs. If your robot is designed so that the robo-RIO is buried, you can use this handy cord to deploy and debug code.

Specifications

• Connectors: RJ45 Male, RJ45 Female
• Length: 13 in.
• Manufacturer: Adafruit Industries
• Manufacturer Part #: 909
• Weight: 1.28 lbs

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 components to get you from the start line to finish line on your wiring projects. Powerpole PP45 housings in white black and red at a whopping 50 count of each and 150 contacts are included in this bundle.

The contacts are rated for 45 amps, and sized for 10-12 gauge wire. We recommend our crimp tool as the perfect crimp tool for making cables.

Call for your exact configuration

You won't find a better power distribution setup than this board. Use it for testing intakes, arms, testing full robots, and more!

The best in simple power distribution is here. This board features six individually fused outputs, accepting auto-resetting 30 Amp fuses or auto-resetting breakers like am-4112. The input and outputs use 45 amp Anderson Powerpole connectors, allowing for easy and quick connections. Large copper traces allowing for plenty of currents to all outputs.

This board doesn't look the same! You're right, we've made several improvements to this amazing board. Improvements to the case are also included!

• The number of outputs increased from five to SIX.
• Fuse holding connectors now feature support hardware making fuse swaps even more reliable. 
• The case is printed out of rigid PETG in two halves for easy assembly.
• Two mounting holes sized for 10-32 screws are three inches apart. Use these to secure your board anywhere with cable ties or strong hardware to perforated polycarbonate sheets.
• Four mounting holes sized for 6-32 holes on a 64mm x 32mm grid perfect for mounting to S3 or other FIRST Tech Challenge ecosystem components.

Specifications

• Hole Pattern: 10-32 holes on 3 inch grid, 6-32 holes on a 64mm x 32mm grid
• Maximum Outlet Current: 30 Amps
• Number of Outputs: 6
• Overall Height: 1.7 in.
• Overall Length: 3.7 in.
• Overall Width: 1.8 in.
• Total Max Amperage: 100 Amps
• Voltage: Designed for 12VDC

This is a kit of loose components to get you from the start line to finish line on at least three of your projects. Powerpoles PP45 housings in white black and red at a whopping 100 count of each and 300 contacts are included in this bundle.

The contacts are rated for 45 amps, and sized for 10-12 gauge wire. 

These 10 and 12 gauge silicone wire are the best things to happen to robot wiring! Both gauges offer high strand count in a flexible sheathing. This wire allows for tight turns in small spaces, allowing you to achieve cleanliness unlike anything seen before. This is the wiring you need to achieve satisfyingly clean robot wiring, like what FRC Team 1538 achieves every year, but it's also perfect for wire runs that have to move with mechanisms on your robot.

Each product on this page is a pack of 25 feet of red wire and 25 feet of black wire. Each color is separate but packaged together. This is not "zip cord" like our lower strand count wire.

Specifications

• Color: Black and Red
• Diameter: 0.18 in., 0.22 in.
• Gauge: 10, 12
• Insulation: Silicone Rubber
• Length: 25 Feet of Each Color
• Maximum Voltage: 600V
• Strand Count: 650+, 1000+
• Temperature Rating: -60 to 200 Celcius

These 10 and 12 gauge silicone wire are the best things to happen to robot wiring! Both gauges offer high strand count in a flexible sheathing. This wire allows for tight turns in small spaces, allowing you to achieve cleanliness unlike anything seen before. This is the wiring you need to achieve satisfyingly clean robot wiring, like what FRC Team 1538 achieves every year, but it's also perfect for wire runs that have to move with mechanisms on your robot.

Each product on this page is a pack of 25 feet of red wire and 25 feet of black wire. Each color is separate but packaged together. This is not "zip cord" like our lower strand count wire.

Specifications

• Color: Black and Red
• Diameter: 0.18 in., 0.22 in.
• Gauge: 10, 12
• Insulation: Silicone Rubber
• Length: 25 Feet of Each Color
• Maximum Voltage: 600V
• Strand Count: 650+, 1000+
• Temperature Rating: -60 to 200 Celcius