This light weight 8-way ganged fuse block features a single input terminal for all fuses, blade connections for ease of use, and a single ground block. Use our 5 Amp, 10 Amp, 20 Amp, and 30 Amp Snap Action Breakers. Perfect for quick setup and demos. This replaces our old 6-way ganged fuse block and separate ground terminal to save you money and space.

Recessed fuse contacts help prevent shorting of circuits and includes ground terminals

Specifications:

• Maximum current: for all circuits is 100 Amps
• Size: 3-3/8" x 4-3/8" x 7/8"

This is a product created by eStop Robotics. The genius of this design is the molded piece that interfaces with features in the 12 volt sealed battery used in competition robotics. The Battery Base molded plastic piece interfaces with a robot battery, while the fastening strap holds the battery onto the Battery Base. This provides a secure method of mounting a battery to a mobile robot base.

This is a battery load tester, capable of delivering an 18 amp load and measuring:

• Internal resistance
• State of charge (SOC)
• Can determine the overall health of the battery

The Battery Beak supports all battery chemistries but has additional features to determine battery health for both Lead Acid and NiMH chemistries in a variety of voltages and capacities. The Battery Beak mates directly with the SB-50A connector used in the FIRST Robotics Competition, but we've created bundles for FIRST Tech Challenge and Vex Robotics users to give them the same great experience. These bundles ship with the Battery Beak configured for the correct battery type and with the appropriate adapter cable for those battery terminals.

The high resolution OLED display displays all the information you need for a quick decision on battery health:

• Internal resistance
• SOC
• Open-load voltage
• Voltage at 1 amp and 18 amps
• Battery status of 'Good', 'Fair' or 'Bad'

The internal resistance measurement is useful in determining if any bad cells are present. When the Battery Beak is used to track a battery's internal resistance over time and compared to its manufacturer specs, it is possible to determine when to take a battery out of service before a failure occurs. The built in powerdown feature allows the Beak to be connected to your battery indefinitely without draining your battery. The housing of the Beak is a durable ABS/Polycarbonate blend and mates directly to the Anderson SB-50A connector.

Included with this part is the Battery Beak and a stylish lanyard.


FIRST Tech Challenge Version Overview (am-3430):

This version of the Battery Beak is designed with FIRST Tech Challenge teams in mind. When you order this version, your Battery Beak will arrive configured for the 12V 3Ah NiMH batteries used in FIRST Tech Challenge. You will also receive the new SB-50A to Tamiya and PowerPole cable necessary to connect to your batteries, whether you left them stock or converted them to PowerPole connectors.

Included Hardware:

• One - FIRST Tech Challenge Battery Configured Battery Beak
• One - SB-50A to Tamiya Adapter (am-2070a) Note: Don't use both the Tamiya and PowerPole connectors at the same time. It will form a complete circuit, which could damage your batteries.

Vex Version Overview (am-3431):

This version of the Battery Beak was made for Vex users! Your Battery Beak will come configured for Vex's 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH batteries, and it will have the adapter cable you need to connect to Vex batteries.

If you use the 2000 mAh batteries, you can reconfigure your Battery Beak in seconds to support the different capacity. Instructions are in the User Manual (PDF).

 

Included Hardware:

• One - Vex Battery Configured Battery Beak
• One - SB-50A to Tamiya Adapter (am-2070a) Note: Don't use both the Tamiya and PowerPole connectors at the same time. It will form a complete circuit, which could damage your batteries.

These plugs are intended to indicate batteries that are charged. They fit into an Anderson Power Products (APP) SB-50B Connector.

Usage:Batteries not fully charged should not have a plug inserted into their APP connector. Instead they should be put on charge.

Specifications

• Material: Plastic
• Size: 2.05 in. 1.48 in. 0.24 in.
• Weight: 0.014 lbs

This is a custom-length battery cable, built to the same high standards as the standard 12" battery cable. Once the overall length is selected, the red and black wire lengths are both equal to the chosen length.

The cable is made of 6 gauge multi-strand wire while the connectors are securely crimped and protected with heat shrink tubing. The cable uses the same wire and crimped connector components as used on the standard length Battery Cable, which uses our robust 6-ton pneumatic crimping tool. One end includes the SB-50A APP Connector and the other end includes the 1/4" diameter crimped ring terminals.

The selected cable length can be between 6" and 36". 

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE ON CUSTOM CABLES

 

Competition Tip: As your battery cable length increases, so does the internal resistance of the wire. This creates a voltage drop that means less power going to your motors and control system. For best results, you'll want to keep this cable as short as your design allows safely.

Specifications:

• Weight: 0.32 pounds (for 12" version)
• Length: You specify, +/- 1"
• Connector Type: Anderson Power Parts SB-50A Connector, Red
• Gauge: 6

The BattHawk™ is designed and manufactured by Muncie/Delaware Robotics, FRC Team 1720, PhyXTGears. BattHawk™ is a voltmeter which can take the place of a battery flag. It measures the battery voltage without discernible drain during a robot competition time frame. This product is especially useful for rows of batteries. When a BattHawk™ is plugged into each battery in a line, the status of all batteries is always visible. This allows for monitoring of the charge of each battery with just a glance. The purchase of the BattHawk™ helps fund ongoing efforts for FRC team 1720. 

BattHawk™ Features:

• Immediate visual check of all batteries not currently being charged or in use
• Voltage range from 4.5 volts to 30 volts (Accuracy 1%)
• Low trickle-drainage (16 ma, one five thousandth the current of an FRC robot)
• Measures state of charge (SOC)
• Replaces the Battery Flag
• Instant comparison of available batteries
• Provides “grab-and-go” of the highest charged battery in the pit or robot cart
• Mates with FRC battery connector (Anderson Power Products SB-50A 600V)
• Intended for continuous use while at competitions
• Comes with a convenient, cinch drawstring storage/transportation pouch
• Made of durable polypropylene
• Colored bright green for easy identification
• Keyed for correct instant “no mistakes” insertion
• When used with am-2070a Power Pole Adapter, BattHawk™ can be used with TETRIX® or FTC batteries
• The BattHawk™ is angled such that the voltage display is not blocked during insertion

Battery Life with BattHawk™:
A BattHawk™ may be left in a battery for weeks without harming the battery. Batteries should NOT be stored with the BattHawk™ inserted as it will eventually discharge the battery fully (about 47 days).

How to Use:

1. Charge Battery
2. Unplug from Charger
3. Test Battery with Battery Beak
4. Plug in BattHawk™
5. See Constant Visual Status of all Batteries!

Recommended Usage Cases:

• 12.0 and below – seriously? Put that one on the charger!
• 12.1 – 13.0 – Practice ready – go break your robot!
• 13.1-13.3 – Competition ready – head directly to Einstein!

Testimonials:
“Our team used the BattHawk™ to be sure our batteries are “ready to go” as we zoom out of the pits to the next match! It has allowed us to grab a fresh battery when we’re in a hurry from the practice field directly to a match!” – John 

“During the playoffs, we had four charged batteries on our cart ready to go. In the heat of the battle it’s sometimes confusing which batteries are fully charged and which one just came from our robot’s last match. With a BattHawk™ plugged into every battery, the choice is obvious! Just ‘grab ‘n’ go’!” – Mike 

“Just for grins, we inserted several BattHawk™s into our batteries back at home, and the battery stayed fully charged for over a week…when we stopped our test. We calculated that our standard 18Ah (amp hour) robot batteries would last 1,125 hours with a continuously attached BattHawk™. That’s 46+ days! Yep, we love this device!” – Rob 

If you have product questions please contact via email at [email protected]. 

Note:
Please know this is a totally different product than the popular Battery Beak, which tests batteries under a load. The Battery Beak's test is a battery health condition test along with a load test, while the BattHawk™ is simply a voltmeter. We suggest a robot competition team to have 1 or 2 Battery Beaks and at least 4 BattHawks™.

Assembly Required.
The Bosch Seat Motor DIO kit comes with all the additional parts needed to connect the Bosch Seat Motor and Harness Cable (am-3564) to the robo-RIO DIO, providing usable feedback. 

Check out the downloads tab for a full assembly guide. 

Warning! 
The adhesive inside the shrink tube permanently seals the electronics. Please test your circuit and confirm operation before using the provided shrink tube!

Specifications: 

• Length: 1.9 in
• Width : 0.6 in
• Height: 0.4 in
• Weight: 0.0115 lbs

Individual Components within this Bundle:

• 1 x 180 Ohmn Resistor
• 1 x 220 Ohmn Resistor
• 1 x 5.6k Ohm Resistor
• 1 x Adhesive Shrink Tube
• 2 x PNP Transistors
• 1 x Female Connector
• 1 x PCB

This is a 10-12 gauge butt connector used to join two wires together or splice in a repair section after cutting out a bad wire section. Connecting wires with butt end connectors will give you a solid, long lasting connection.

Ten (10) pieces are included in this part, packed in a baggie.

Specifications:

• Wire Size: 10-12 AWG
• Insulation Type: Vinyl
• Max Electrical Rating: 600V
• Max Temperature: 221F

This is a 14-16 gauge butt connector used to join two wires together or splice in a repair section after cutting out a bad wire section. Connecting wires with butt end connectors will give you a solid, long lasting connection.

Ten (10) pieces are included in this part, packed in a baggie.

Specifications:

• Wire Size: 14-16 AWG
• Insulation Type: Vinyl
• Max Electrical Rating: 600V
• Max Temperature: 221F

This is a 16-22 gauge butt connector used to join two wires together or splice in a repair section after cutting out a bad wire section. Connecting wires with butt end connectors will give you a solid, long lasting connection.

Ten (10) pieces are included in this part, packed in a baggie.

Specifications:

• Wire Size: 16-22 AWG
• Insulation Type: Vinyl
• Max Electrical Rating: 600V
• Max Temperature: 221F

Want a customization button layout for your robot driver station? Of course you do! Build the custom driver station of your dreams with the Button Board! This bundle includes numerous inputs, a computer interface, and every wire needed to connect it all up. When plugged into a Windows computer, the controller will show up as a Generic USB Controller and can be seen by the FIRST Robotics Competition Driver Station. Want to use switches you already have in the stockpile? Using the controller board, you can wire up any switch you'd like to create the perfect controller.

Individual Components within this Bundle:

• 1 - Eight Way Joystick with 35 mm Ball Handle
• 4 - 2 Pin Cable for Joystick
• 2 - 24 mm Push Buttons
• 8 - 30 mm Push Buttons
• 13 - 2.8 mm Cables for Push Buttons
• 1 - Digitizer Board
• 1 - USB Cable

Other Features:

• The eight-way joystick shows up as two ranges that go from -1 to 0 to 1, there is no analog range.
• Zero Delay USB PC Interface
• High Quality Arcade Push Buttons with Build-in Microswitch (No need to add micro switches)
• The size for the button is the same as SANWA OBSF-24 and OBSF-30
• Weighs approximately 0.8 Pounds

Game pad or joystick alone not your ideal driver setup? Try out the Button Board Deluxe. This controller doubles as a joystick and programmable buttons. When plugged into a Windows computer, the controller will show up as a Generic USB Controller and can be seen by the FIRST Robotics Competition Driver Station. The button Board Deluxe includes an attached USB cable for connecting to your driver station.

Features:

• Compatible with: PC,PS3,PS4,Xbox One
• Material: ABS
• Cable length: 70 in.
• Interface: USB
• Weight: 1.6 lbs

This pack of 50 cable tie holders, designed to simply be pushed into a 1/4" hole. Holds cable ties up to 0.18" wide. Help keep the wiring on your robot looking clean and simple, and stop worrying about sticky pads coming off.

Specifications:

• Quantity in Package: 50
• Material: Plastic
• Color: White
• Max cable tie width: 0.18"
• Drilled hole size for mounting: 1/4"
• Mount Height: 3/16"
• Weight (pack): 0.06 pounds

2-wire cable, 24 inch (am-2133) 

This is a basic 2-pin header cable that could be used for a variety of applications. 

Specifications:

• Pins: 2 pin
• Wires: 2 wire
• Length: 24 inches
• Weight: 0.020 pounds

The CANifier is a CAN-controlled IO and LED strip driver. Three low-side outputs that can handle up to 3.5 amps each interface easily with most common RGB LED strips. PWM inputs and outputs allow for connectivity with ultrasonic sensors, SRX Mag Encoders, LIDAR Lite V3s, RC receivers, and more. 5V and 3.3V power supplies with a wide voltage input range facilitates adding sensors without long wire runs. Additionally, 0.1 in. spaced pins let users plug the CANifier directly into a breadboard for prototyping. The CANifier is field-upgradeable via CAN. Please see the User Manual for more information.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 2.00" x 0.75" x 0.14" (L x W x H)
• Interfaces: GPIO, LED Strip Driver, PWM in/out
• Mounting Holes: 4-40 screw slots, 1.5 in. spacing
• Input Voltage Range: 7-28V
• Total number of GPIO: 11
• LED Strip Driver Current: 3.5A x 3 Channels

This encoder mounts to the nose of a CIM Motor and senses the rotations of the CIM Motor output shaft. A housing, mounted to the CIM Motor, protects the encoder circuitry while a collet spins with the motor output shaft. Pull up resistors are necessary to generate an output signal for the desired voltage level. The CIMCoder decreases the over CIM shaft length by 0.31".

Encoder Pinout:

• Pin 1: VDD
• Pin 2: Ch A
• Pin 3: GND
• Pin 4: Ch B

Specifications:

• Weight (lbs): 0.06
• Pulses Per Revolution: 20/channel (There has been a update to this specification to increase reliability.)
• Operating Voltage: 4 - 24VDC
• 100% non-contact design

Included Hardware:

• One - Encoder
• One - Target Magnet with set screw
• One - Centering agent
• One - Spacer tool for magnet installation
• One - 36" cable with molex connector

Used with:

Encoder cable, 36" long, with single pin connectors (am-2269)