AC Adapter

0.5 Hours $25/unit Beginner
AC Adapter

The AC adapter allows you to power your Qwerk and any connected circuitry from a standard AC outlet. Very useful for testing mobile robots and constantly powering stationary ones.

Required Tools

ImageToolSourcePart NumberPrice
Needle-nose PliersNeedle-nose PliersMcMaster5783A2$14.60
Wire StripperWire StripperJameco215888$3.95

Required Parts

ImagePartSourcePart NumberQuantityPrice
Female coaxial cableFemale Coaxial CableQS RadioDC-JACK-251$5.00
Female battery connectorFemale Kyosho Battery ConnectorTower HobbiesLXD171 / LXD1691$1.49
Male Kyosho battery connectorMale Kyosho Battery Connector (Qwerk 1.1 only)Tower HobbiesLXD1731$1.49
Wire NutsMale Kyosho Battery Connector (only for Qwerk 1.1)McMaster7108K811$3.74
Qwerk Power CableQwerk Power CableCharmed Labs1Included in Qwerk 1.2 kit
Power connector housingQwerk Power Connector Housing (Qwerk 1.1 only)Charmed Labs1Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit
Connector crimpsQwerk Power Connector crimps (Qwerk 1.1 Only)Charmed Labs1Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit
AC AdapterAC Power Adapter (12V 1.5A)Jameco1012911$11.45
High Power AC adapterAC Power Adapter (12V, 5A) / High Power Alternative (for high-power projects)Mini-BoxListed under "Products" > "Power supplies (mini)" > "AC-DC 12V-5A"1$25.00

The quantities mentioned here are the minimum required for the recipe. In some cases, you will be subject to a minimum purchase of more than these quantities

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  1. Introduction
  2. Connector Assembly
  3. Power Connector Crimping
  4. Final Assembly