Tools, Wire, and Crimps¶
This section acts as a guide for the most bang for your buck electrical components. Whether you’re looking to improve your current tools or you’re just starting to buy dedicated tools for electrical, this is a good place to start.
Ferrules¶
Ferrule Crimper¶
Ferrule Crimps¶
| AWG Size | Pin Length | FerrulesDirect SKU | Description | FerrulesDirect Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8AWG | 12mm | AW100012 | Powering high current devices | FerrulesDirect |
| 10AWG | 12mm | AW60012 | Powering high current devices | FerrulesDirect |
| 12AWG | 12mm | AW40012 | Anderson Powerpole connections | FerrulesDirect |
| 18AWG | 12mm | AW10012 | Powering low current devices | FerrulesDirect |
| 18AWG | 8mm | AW10008 | Powering low current devices | FerrulesDirect |
| 22AWG | 12mm | AW05012 | Powering low current devices | FerrulesDirect |
| 22AWG | 8mm | AW05008 | Signal wire | FerrulesDirect |
Info
12mm Pin Length Ferrules are better for inserting a wire into Power Distribution (like a PDH, PDP, AMPD), and 8mm ferrules are better in weidmueller terminals.
MolexSL¶
Molex Tool¶
Historically, the Molex tool has always been in FIRST Choice, for free (spending your credits).
Molex Crimps¶
| Part Type | Molex Part Number | Description | DigiKey Link | Mouser Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminals (22-24AWG, 0.38um gold MIN) | 16-02-0103 | Female, Loose | DigiKey | Mouser |
| 16-02-0115 | Male, Loose | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| Housings (CPA/TPA capable) | 050-57-9702 | Receptacle (Female Terminal), 2 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser |
| 050-57-9703 | Receptacle (Female Terminal), 3 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 050-57-9704 | Receptacle (Female Terminal), 4 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 050-57-9706 | Receptacle (Female Terminal), 6 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 70107-5002 | Plug (Male Terminal), TPA, 2 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 70107-5003 | Plug (Male Terminal), TPA, 3 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 70107-5004 | Plug (Male Terminal), TPA, 4 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 70107-5006 | Plug (Male Terminal), TPA, 6 Circuit | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| Inserts | 74109-0001 | CPA Insert | DigiKey | Mouser |
| 73838-0002 | TPA Insert, 2 Circuits | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 73838-0003 | TPA Insert, 3 Circuits | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 73838-0004 | TPA Insert, 4 Circuits | DigiKey | Mouser | |
| 73838-0006 | TPA Insert, 6 Circuits | DigiKey | Mouser |
Ring Terminals¶
Note
Ring terminals are only seen on the WCP Kraken X60 / X44, and the CTRE TalonFXS.
Ring Terminal Crimper¶
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Ring Terminal Crimps¶
| Part Type | Part Number | Description | CTRE Link | Other Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10AWG | CTRE: 23-108284 | Ring Terminal for Kraken / TalonFXS Power | CTRE | DigiKey |
| 22AWG | CTRE: 23-228284 | Ring Terminal for Kraken / TalonFXS CAN | CTRE | na |
Andersons¶
Anderson Crimpers¶
Anderson Crimps¶
| Part Type | Part Number | Description | WCP Link | Other Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45A Red Connector | WCP-2529 | Red Connector Housing | WCP | CTRE |
| 45A Black Connector | WCP-2530 | Black Connector Housing | WCP | CTRE |
| 45A White Connector | WCP-2531 | White Connector Housing | WCP | CTRE |
| 45A Contact | WCP-2532 | 45A Powerpole Contact | WCP | CTRE |
Wire Strippers¶
Battery¶
Non-Battery¶
Flush Cutters¶
Wire¶
Power¶
| AWG | Brand | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 10AWG | BNTECHGO | BNTECHGO |
| West Coast Products | WCP | |
| The Thrifty Bot | TTB | |
| 12AWG | BNTECHGO | BNTECHGO |
| West Coast Products | WCP | |
| The Thrifty Bot | TTB | |
| 18AWG | BNTECHGO | BNTECHGO |
| West Coast Products | WCP | |
| The Thrifty Bot | TTB | |
| 22AWG | BNTECHGO | BNTECHGO |
| West Coast Products | WCP |
CAN¶
| Brand | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Products | Twisted CAN Wire | WCP |
| Jacket CAN Wire (Comes in Black, White, Grey) | WCP | |
| Cross The Road Electronics | Twisted CAN Wire | CTRE |
| Automation Direct | Continous Flex CAN Wire | Automation Direct |
| ProWireUSA | Green / Violet CAN Wire | ProWireUSA |
| ProWireUSA | Yellow / Green CAN Wire | ProWireUSA |
| ProWireUSA | Green / Blue CAN Wire | ProWireUSA |
| ProWireUSA | Green / White CAN Wire | ProWireUSA |
Info
Continous Flex CAN Wire is useful in mechanisms that move a lot (like a turret, elevator, etc).