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-25{qty}$5.00
Female battery connectorFemale Kyosho Battery ConnectorTower HobbiesLXD171 / LXD169{qty}$1.49
Male Kyosho battery connectorMale Kyosho Battery Connector (Qwerk 1.1 only)Tower HobbiesLXD173{qty}$1.49
Wire NutsMale Kyosho Battery Connector (only for Qwerk 1.1)McMaster7108K81{qty}$3.74
Qwerk Power CableQwerk Power CableCharmed Labs{qty}Included in Qwerk 1.2 kit
Power connector housingQwerk Power Connector Housing (Qwerk 1.1 only)Charmed Labs{qty}Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit
Connector crimpsQwerk Power Connector crimps (Qwerk 1.1 Only)Charmed Labs{qty}Included in Qwerk 1.1 kit
AC AdapterAC Power Adapter (12V 1.5A)Jameco101291{qty}$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"{qty}$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