0-FT-MINI-SWITCH FingerTech Mini Power Switch <p><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Has your robot been lacking a high-current power switch? Tired of plugging and unplugging the battery during an intense competition? The Mini Switch can be activated with the simple twist of an allen key. No other switch is as small, lightweight and powerful!</font></p>
<p><font color="cccccc" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Specs</font><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br />
Material: High-temperature nylon, copper terminals, aluminum screw<br />
Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.7 x 6.35mm (0.5 x 0.5 x 0.25in)<br />
Copper terminals: 3.5mm x 1mm (0.138 x 0.04in) extend 6.35mm (0.25in) from switch body<br />
Weight: 2.15grams (0.076oz)</font></p>
<p><font color="cccccc" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Installation</font><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br />
Two mounting holes, spaced 7.62mm (0.3in) apart, can pass-through 2mm or 2-56 screws, or can be tapped for 3mm or 4-40 screw threads.<br />
<font color="ff0000">Tip:</font> Connect the battery to the terminal closest to the screw head. The screw head is part of the circuit (constant connection to the far terminal), so this will ensure it is not live when the robot is off.</font></p>
<p><font color="cccccc" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operation</font><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br />
To connect the two copper terminals, use a 3/32" hex wrench to tighten the screw (clockwise). <br />
<font color="ff0000">Note:</font> It does not take a lot of force to make a good connection - just finger-tight. The nylon is undersized to keep the screw from backing out due to vibrations.
One full rotation counterclockwise disconnects power.</font></p>
<p><font color="cccccc" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Allowable soldering temperatures</font><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br />
350C: continuous<br />
400C: 1min<br />
450C: 12s<br />
480C: 8s</font></p>
<p><font color="cccccc" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Current Ratings (using 16-gauge wire)</font><font color="00ff66" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br />
Rated Current: 40A<br />
Burst: 100A for 10 seconds<br />
<font color="ff0000">Note: </font>Keep in mind that the size of the wire and type of wire insulation is the main limiting factor. More heat is generated in smaller wires and in poor connections. This switch has been tested with 10ga wire and is able to run 95A for 3 minutes.</font></p>